Everyone simply calls her Dupe
BnS. But her real name is Modupe Arowoshola-Okesanjo. She is one of the biggest
and most popular music promoters in London. She is big and she has been at it
for about 17 years and she is doing so well in the business.
She has practically promoted all
the big artists in Nigeria and she is still at it. She is set to host Pasuma
to a show on Valentine's day 14th February.
Recently Citypeople Online
Fashion and beauty magazine spoke to her about her passion for music promotion
and love for fashion.
Below are excerpts of the
interview.
Everyone calls you Dupe B and S
How did that alias start?
The B&S /BNS as some write it
started from my religious slogan blessing and success.
You have been in Entertainment
all your life How many years now? How did it start?
If I count from the years I
worked and act with Sam Loco Efe and Olumide Bakare in NTA Ibadan sitcom Koko close OLUWA Lambe lodge. U will be right to say I've been in entertainment
all my life. But my music promotions started fully in 2003 with pk1st Abass
Akande Obesere. It's about 17 years now.
Tell us your story Where were you
born? Where did you grow?
I was born into PA Oke's compound
in Idikan Ibadan my father was a very religious man an educationist and a clergy
who believes in self-sufficiency .he is late hon Jonathan oke and my mum
an Ebira woman from the Royal family in Okene.
I attended Sacred heart convent
school and our lady of Apostles Mary way secondary school. Odo Ona.
My A levels (6th form) was at st
ANN'S school Molete and for further studies I was at IBADAN POLYTHECMIC; I read
mass com.
I interned at BCOS & served
at Nigeria Tribune all in Ibadan before traveling to the United Kingdom in the late 80s where I studied politics and communication
I later started fashion & jewelry
business which was very lucrative in the year 2000.
I was married with 4 children;
all graduate to the GLORY of God last born still in college.
Let’s talk about your relocation
to London How did it happen?
I know you’ve done a lot of shows
over the last 10 to 20 years Can you share some of these with us
My first sole
show which I invested my money in without in conjunction with anyone was in
2005. The Artist was Obesere
After was mama Opelope
anointing/Lanre Teriba Atorise with my pastor at the time pastor Isaac Odejinmi
Olu Maintain hip-hop was just emerging
in the music circle of Nigeria
I later decided to stick to
promoting Fuji Artist becomes Londoners happened to turn up more for their shows
than when it's juju or Apala artist performing
I have been with Pasuma as the main promoter in the UK for 10 years now after Hon Jenyo his original promoter left
London for politics.
It's been a beautiful long
journey which has blossomed into Alh Wasiu Alabi Odetola Pasuma becoming god dad
to my last born.
I have had shows with k1 the
ultimate in London and Nigeria. It was a great experience that
developed into a mentor relationship.
What sort of a person is Dupe?
Tell us.
Dupe bns/b&s is a beautiful
kind-hearted caring soul. hardworking single mother of 4 who has a passion for entertainment. A charitable person who
like to bring up & mentor young people especially females who are interested
in becoming a promoter
Dupe is a practicing Christian with the fear of God and respect &compassion
for fellow humans
What are d range of services you offer? Is it only showbiz you do?
At
(BNS) blessing and success promotions we promote music arts and culture we package event for all occasions including
organizing rally for political parties.
We advertise goods and services
for companies and individuals. We anchor program, Provide PA system/DJ and live
band for parties. Our other services include
catering and decorations
Dupe bns popularly known as crowned
queen of promoters UK is not just into
showbiz only, I am an actress a producer and
entrepreneur.
Is Dupe married? Is she single? If yes or no why? What has kept you going all these years Did u ever think of giving up?
I've been single for 10 years without intention to remarry because I lost trust in
relationship due to domestic violence
and abuse I experience for 18years in my marriage to my children s father.
God has sustained me the love and support I get from people; the happiness I see in the faces of those who attend my events has. kept me going. Although the bad-mouthing
& rumor-mongering about female promoter in male a male-dominated
industry and the gang up of unscrupulous jealous colleagues nearly made me want
to quit at a time but the encouragement from my children not to stop doing what
I love kept me going.
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