By the end of 2019, the entire media landscape might take a different shape with regards to the dynamics on how entertainment news-related content are churned out either faster or incisive and with sprinkle of humor element to it. With the likes of Cassandra Obiefune among those championing that new media orbit, the business just got smarter and funnier.

Words By Sesan Adeniji

From being a potential performing artist, actor, OAP and a VJ, Cassandra is now channeling her media experiences through a program called the ‘Petite Show‘. There’s more to this lady than meet the eyes. Below is a prose she shared with Mystreetz magazine.

“Most people say fake it until you make it, I call BULLSHIT on that. I have never been one to move around like I am perfect, like I got it all. God forbid I am perfect – I’m filled with the same shitty mistakes like the rest of y’all.

Now most people might begin to wonder, “what kind of a person am I”? I am Petite and I love to talk. I guess now you know how I came about the Name PETITE TALKER. Now wait for the eye opener. Lol

Schooled in the Almighty University of Calabar, department of theatre, film and carnival studies. I’m second child of the family of five children, and from Anambra state, Aguleri. Don’t get too impressed lol

I am named after a great man in the Nollywood industry “Chiwetelu Agu”. But I bet y’all didn’t know that. Most people don’t even know my full names but am I going to say it one more time with the hope that it sticks and becomes engraved in your heart. I am “ Cassandra Chizoba Chiwetelu Obiefune “

Growing up for me was a challenge. Trying to be the best in everything I was into and trust me I was into a lot, still into a lot lol. This never ending media-related journey started far back 2014. I was fresh out of high school trying to discover myself.  I was a Dancehall artist. Those good old days when I use to hang in studios with producers ( NU studio), Ilaje Bariga – where I use to hangout with the likes of  Bizzle Oskikoya now founder of The Plug, T4 the producer, Eltee, Lil kesh , Tony Ross the list goes on and on.

I am insatiable. My hunger for the arts grew and I decided it was time for me to venture into acting. Got a scholarship to study at Magnus Film academy Enugu – courtesy of my uncle Dr Obiefune and every member of the Obiefune family who supported from day one. Did a few movies with the likes of Seun Adekunle, Yemi blaq , Destiny Etiko and so on. Even up to that point I felt like I wasn’t complete like there was something I was missing. What could that be? I was in Enugu when the idea hit me!

People won’t just stop complaining about how I would talk and talk and never stop talking. Got my first presenting job with ‘Views’ channel Lagos Nigeria. I developed content for a few radio/TV stations. Did a few gigs here and there. I began to take the power of my voice seriously when I intern at Fad FM Calabar. Did I forget to mention I’m a the CEO of Elixir Naturalis (An organic beauty brand) @elixir_naturalis; and Zizzy’s Collections (clothing line) @zizzycollections. You see My hustling game is tight.

Since I love to talk and most people won’t just stop reminding me about that, I decided to start up something iconic. Everyone is interested about what a celebrity puts up on his / her timeline. I’m interested in what y’all don’t see. I love to dig deep and find out juicy information. I love to talk nasty too on my Petite Show (#petiteshow). Call it whatever you want, It’s a free world.

Working with these celebrities gives me a whole new view about life and the way they see things from their angle about their freaky parts and juicy things y’all can’t wait to hear. Subscribe to my YouTube channel @petite talker to get some. In the nearest future I hope to go to New York film academy to nurture my talents, become a ticking time bomb, come back to Nigeria and explode in your faces.

I am a very ambitious person, when I sit and think about my dreams, it scares me. Not because I can’t get there but because I know for sure that the route to my promise land is gonna be rough, slow but surely I will get there”

Socials

Instagram – @official_zizzy

Twitter – @petitetalker

Facebook – Cassandra Obiefune