Goldie Retrospects

Goldie Harvey is one of Nigeria's hottest female artistes and one of Nigeria's representatives in the on-going Big Brother Star game. Goldie who has been evicted from the television reality show spoke with ADETUTU AUDU in a telephone interview from Johannesburg, South Africa on her romance with fellow housemate and on other issues

YOU have made success out of your music career. What prompted you to enter Big Brother Africa?
I was approached by M-net to come and lead as a Nigerian celebrity in the BBA show. They spoke with my music label, Kennis Music, because you know I am already signed to a label and I can not do anything outside that. So Keke agreed that I should go.
How would you describe the experience?
It was very overwhelming. I have never sat down to watch BBA or understand the dynamics of the show. It is a totally new experience for me. It was a good platform to broaden one's horizon. People learn a lot about themselves and other countries. 
What is next for you now that you have been evicted?
It can only get better. I will be having collabo with other great African artistes because it has offered me a bigger platform. I will also be touring African countries for the next six months.
Is your relationship with Prezzo a strategy or was it deliberate?
I did not go into the house with any strategy, especially when I didn't even know the people I would meet. It just happened. I was natural with myself. I will be putting the experience into my music.
Now that you are out of the show, are you going to continue with the relationship?
My major focus now is my music career. Although I will keep the communication line open with him. 
Is there any difference between Goldie in the BBA and the one we knew earlier?
A lot of people don't know me. They just watched my video. My video projected a confident, bold and wild Goldie. And when I am also in the video, I make a lot of noise. You will also note that Beyonce on stage is different from the real Beyonce when she is off stage. They are two personalities. I am liberal and down-to-earth. I love cooking too. But when I am on stage, I am an entertainer. 
Which was your memorable moment in the House?
I laughed a lot. When I watched my highlights, I discovered that I laughed so much, which I don't really don't do often. The fact that I am the only Nigerian that won the Head of the House thrice. I also loved the tasks and the meal recipes because I love cooking. 
And which was your low moment?
I don't like fight. So anytime I had cause to quarrel with anyone, it dampened my spirit, especially because it was a confined environment.  
Why did you cry in your first week, claiming you missed your mom?
When you entered a confined environment, you miss those who are closer to your heart. My mom passed on some years ago, the first week was tough and I knew if she had been around, she would have said something sweet to me. 
Were you expecting your eviction?
You can't be expecting anything in this kind of game. I got the least votes, which meant I was up for eviction. I can only say I was hopeful, but not expecting the eviction.
If you had won the $300, 000 prize money, what would you have done with it?
I would have invested in property. It is good to have a place you can call your own. I have always wanted to have a school for austic children. I believe so much in education.
Nigeria won the prize money three consecutive times, the first two representatives decided to quit and now you have been evicted, how do you feel?
It is said that lightning does not strike twice in one place, but for Nigeria, it did three times. Nigerians have always been winners. We tried our best in the House.    After she don fuck  up finish