So like a month ago I received an inbox from Vukile Lloyd Ngceza (I hope its okay with him that I mentioned his name), asking me if I'll be doing any man's edition on my blog anytime soon. At that point I wasn't really interested in doing it (just don't think males are that glamorous lol, just kidding, or not), so I decided to give it a try. I then asked on my status who wants to be blogged about and I had a bunch of emails flying in and I had to choose one person at random. That's how I chose Okuhle Ramokolo a.k.a OG JEWNO.
OG JEWNO is his stage name, as he is an aspiring rapper. Simply describing this young man as a "rapper" seems to be an underestimation, as I view him more as a creative mind. Besides his rapping career, he's also an artist, be it painting or fashion.
So I had spoken to him (not personally) about us doing the feature and we set the day, which we then met up on a Saturday afternoon. As I approach him and his friend, who had accompanied him, the first thing that strikes me are his Jordans. Well after spending a few minutes with him you can surely pick up his obsession with Jordans. He'll probably feel like killing me for not even mentioning which edition or version or whatever number of Jordans he has...oops well I don't know lol.
If I would be asked to compare OG JEWNO to an artist I'd obviously go with AKA, not because he's on that level of rap yet but it's just the way he comes across, there's a lot of confidence and a hint (or more) of ego when he converses with me, but have to say I like that, and also because when he talks he's such a creative mind to an extent that you literally don't understand half the things he's saying at some points (or is that Mr West haha). One thing I adored about him though is how he literally does not like wasting time and takes charge, because I went to meet up with him not knowing what direction the blog post nor the video were going to take, in which with ease he kind of directed the whole thing.
Now since I'm the worst interviewer ever I forgot to ask him questions on the same day (you can't blame me, it happens when you're surrounded by two handsome funny guys, I know right), therefore I conducted a mini interview on facebook, which went as follows:
Tabela: Where do you hail from?Okuhle Ramokolo: born in grahamstown,officially moved to midrand gauteng in 2010
T: Are you willing to take this rap thing as career, or will it remain a side hobby?
O: It will be a career with self-marketing thanks to my course (He's a marketing student by the way)
T: Who is or are your inspiration(s) when it comes to fashion and rap?
O: Wale and Lupe fiasco oh and Christiano Ronaldo
T: What is your fashion item must have
O: That's a tough one-classic, sports championship upper wear
T: What do you find irresistible in a girl (LOL no I wasn't asking for myself here, or was I? no one knows...haha jk)
O: Her confidence (it also makes me feel confident if im not)
T: What do you do in your spare time
O: Art takes up my spare time
T: What is your favourite item in your wardrobe
O: My 1995 S.A rugby world cup rugby sweater
T: Describe your relationship with your mother
O: My mom and I, we stay beefing but I've learned that I've grown cause we bond more than we argue-we share the art talent,she sings and I rap,we both paint and also trendy
T: One fact about yourself...
O: One fact...I am the African picasso of the 90's-people just dont know it yet.
I remember after I read the last point all I thought was "DEEP". When you're around this dude there's this whole positive and creative energy he just rubs off on you. So yea I was quite disappointed that I couldn't post the video but you can cyber stalk him yourselves on: @OGJEWNO for twitter and like his page OG JEWNO on Facebook. Special thanks to his friend for snapping the below pictures.
Well one thing I want to communicate to such a young and ambitious soul, OG believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.
Till Next time... ♥
