Conducting this interview was like a mirror reflection of myself. Interviewing a fellow blogger was a thrill and an educational experience for me. I got to learn why and how fellow bloggers think. Please show her support when her blog creativeandmoving.com reopens on the 1st of July. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy reading this interview as i did conducting it.
Aboki: Thank you for granting
this granting this interview.
Ivy B: No, thank YOU. The pleasure is mine.
Aboki: Can u briefly describe
yourself to those who don't know you?
Ivy B: My name is Ivy I am a Cameroonian
blogger living in South Africa. I am the owner of creativeandmoving.comc which is a
creative bridge and lifestyle.
Aboki: Why blogging?
Ivy B: I started blogging because I had something
to say and I needed to be heard. A blog was the most affordable way for me to
get my message out.
Aboki: There are quite a couple
of blogs out there right now. Why should people read your blog?
Ivy B: I am not there to look for followers
or compete with other blogs. I wasted 2 years of my life doing just that and I
ended up almost closing. When it officially re-opens next week, please stop by.
If you find it interesting, feel free to come back.
Aboki: A blogs objective. Is to
get a message across right? If so what is the importance of that blog or the
views if people don't get to read it?
Ivy B: People read blogs to get informed
right? Ask me what my blog talks about don't ask me why people should choose
creative and moving over other blogs. I am not playing that game anymore.
Aboki: Ok what does your blog
talk about?
Ivy B: About creativity. The impact it has
on people's lives. People see creativity as something so... Abstract and out of
reach. But if you look around, you'll understand creativity is everywhere. It's
the way you braid your hair, do your make-up, and mix your perfumes to obtain a
unique scent. People don't see that and that's what the blog is there for.
Aboki: Well no matter what anyone
writes about it should be able to capture the audience it was intended for. The
question wasn't geared towards a fight between other blogs. It simply asks you
why someone would be interested in that blog and so far a lot of people have
been. But let's just agree to disagree on that
Ivy B: No problem. I am a lover, not a
fighter
Aboki: What was it like
interviewing Stanley after his MAMA win?
Ivy B: Wow... Where can I start? First of
all the session I planned with him the day after the MAMAs got cancelled because
he couldn’t leave Durban that day. I lost money, I was disappointed and the
owner of the studio didn't want to hear about me again. On that Monday, when I
woke up all I had in mind was my graduation ceremony happening that evening.
Then one of my friends tells me he's going to the airport because he has to
meet Stanley there. As soon as I heard he was stopping here in Jo'burg, before
catching his flight to Cameroon, I started calling the team, telling them to
meet me there as I was leaving Pretoria. I wasn't ready for that interview. All
the questions, answers, emotions... Everything you see on your screen is raw
and unscripted.
Aboki: Seemed so! But I loved it
because like u say it was natural.s
Ivy B: Thanks
Aboki: Don't you think your
readers will find it strange especially as u did a write up criticizing him a
couple of months back?
Ivy B: OK... The post that my partner wrote
(and that I still approve, don't get me wrong) was about all the negative
stereotypes you could find in his clip "hein pere". It wasn't
directed at Stanley or his music.
Aboki: So in other words U loved
the song...
Ivy B: Haha no because to tell you the
truth I don't listen to Stanley's music. I am more "old school" if
you see what I mean.
Aboki: I hope I know what u mean!
Aboki: So what does creative and moving has in-store for its
followers? Any new aspects and. When is the site reopening?
Ivy B: The site is reopening next week
Tuesday. I think the fact that from now on English is the sole language of the
blog is the major change. In the meantime, the video of Stanley's interview is
there for y'all to enjoy
Aboki: I bet they will. What
words do you have for fellow bloggers?
Ivy B: I want to thank all those who
supported the blog's comeback. But I want to remind all those who don't feel
like sharing fellow bloggers contents because of their own insecurities that there’s
enough space and fans for all of us. We don't need to compete for that. Some people
will say I am pretentious and all, but I know most bloggers will understand
what I mean.
Aboki: Well said! I wish you the best and
looking forward to reading your future post. Thank you for taking time of your
schedule and being patient enough to answer all my questions.
Ivy B: Thank you for allowing me to share
my views on your platform.
Aboki: You are welcome.
YOU CAN WATCH THE STANLEY INTERVIEW BELOW....
SALAM MA LEKUM!
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