Interview: Did You Know Habida Produced Her Channel-O Nominated Video Herself?

Habida was one of the many Kenyans who got a Channel O Music Video Awards nomination this year. Together with Cannibal who she features in her song, My Reason, she was one of the five finalists in the Most Gifted R&B Video category (learn how you can vote for her here). Below is an interview she did with Ghafla! after she found out about her nomination.

Habida: I was so grateful, and to be honest, it happened on a video that for the first time that I had put together myself. I organized everything. Came up with the concept, ran around organizing everything so for this video to be nominated is really amazing and close to my heart for me.

Ghafla!: How did you find learn about the nomination?
H: I learnt about it on Twitter.
G!: How did you react?
H: In shock! I really was not sure what was going on as I saw it in a tweet. I confirmed it with someone at Channel O then it sunk in and it put a big smile on my face.
G!: What do you think your chances are of winning?
H: Well, I am going to say that I am going to win. And even if I don’t, I am still a winner for being nominated. I believe God is in charge of my success and I am praying and claiming that it is my time.
G!: Have you checked out your competition? (Hero – Lloyd Cele, Leva Boy – Lizha James featuring Perola, Oyi – Flavour featuring Tiwa Savage, Be There – 2Face)
H: Yes, I have and they all have amazing videos, but all I can say is let the best man win.
G!: Will you be attending the ceremony?
H: Yes, I will.

Below are the people who worked on My Reason.

Song credits
Producer – Rkay
Writer – Habida/Cannibal
Performers – Habida and Cannibal

Video Credits
Producer – Habida
Director – Emmanuel Jambo
Set Dressers – Lisa Kibutu and Habida
Art Director – Emmanuel Jambo
Editor – Aleks Kamau