The Beat 99.9 FM,
On Air Personality, Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru
has been very much busy in recent times with a new television talk show, The Juice on NdaniTV, an online TV
platform powered by GTBank. The
Juice is an entertainment driven interview series and has featured top Nigerian
celebrities.
Toolz had a chat with Encomium
recently and opens up on her talk-show, return to Nigeria, love life, career
and lot more, see excerpts below and share your thoughts:
What exactly is The
Juice? As a TV series, what inspired it?
It is a celebrity talk show. We bring on set a celebrity
that people are talking about, we interview such and extract what people don’t
know about the person. The audience responses have been massive. They wanted
more of The Juice, and we had to listen to them.
Which celebrity or
guest’s story has inspired you the most?
Pretty much all the celebrities have an inspiring story to
tell. They have had to overcome different obstacles to get to where they are
now, which makes each story inspiring in their different ways.
So, if you could
bring back any celebrity that has been interviewed on The Juice, who would that
be and why?
It would have to be Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. Her interview
happened on a very busy day and we actually ran out of time, so I’m looking
forward to a part two.
People feel you have
gotten to this height in your career, so quickly, because of your privileged
background not your talent?
That is not true. For the first 12-18 months of my career, a
lot of people didn’t know my surname, and were not really aware of my
‘privileged background’. My family have been supportive, but they don’t really
get involved. My father wanted me to be a doctor or lawyer, so he wasn’t
particularly thrilled with my decision to get into entertainment. Now, he sees
me on TV, in magazines, hears me on radio and he respects how hard I have
worked.
It’s been over three
years since you moved back to Nigeria from the UK, how has it been? Are there
any regret?
I actually moved in 2009. It has been one of the toughest
but most rewarding journeys I have been on (and still on). I try not to focus
on regrets. I miss constant electricity, hate Lagos traffic, but I believe I
have made an impact here than I would have if I remained in the UK.
Which international
OAP inspires you the most and why?
Angie Martinez is an entertainment goddess. I respect how
she has established herself as an authoritative voice in the industry.
You’ve had
experiences in both radio and television, which is more challenging for you and
which one do you find more preferable?
I started doing radio, and have been doing that for over
four years. So, I am definitely more comfortable there. Television needs more
focus and skills, but it is still very enjoyable.
You are very good at
presenting, and you’ve been hosting a lot of programmes. Can you tell us what
separates you from others?
That’s a question that my listeners and viewers could
probably answer better. I always think about what I would expect from a TV/radio
presenter, and take it from there. It’s important that you look like you enjoy
what you do.
What particular
rituals do you undergo before facing the cameras?
Hair and makeup. I also do some last minute research on the
guest and plan my line of questioning!
Toolz Let us into
your beauty and fashion lifestyle?
I tend to go for outfits that are comfortable and styles
that suit me. I have very sensitive skin that reacts to everything. So my
beauty routine consists of regular facials, making sure I take off my makeup
and using sunscreen.
If I have to take a
peep into your wardrobe what would I see as the dominant item?
Shoes. I love shoes, they are my babies.
Where does marriage
stand on the ladder of your personal wishes?
While marriage is important to me, what is most important is
that I make this decision with the right person. This will be the person I
commit the rest of my life to. So being patient, wise and seeking guidance from
God is essential.
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