Iwuagwu Ebere Patricia popularly known as Commissioner DJ Wysei is a young, creative entertainer who is determined soar higher in the fiercely competitive Nigerian music industry.
For the multi talented Disc Jockey, her love for Showbiz all started as a young girl who is bent on making a difference in her chosen endeavors.
As a Dick Jockey, Patricia also produces beats, sings and dances.
She isn’t confined to a particular type of music, her style of play has been labeled by numerous as “magnanimous” because of her ability of getting a wide range of music in one playlist.
She has also effectively made an exceptional and special brand for herself by carving a niche in the way she drums during performances.
In this encounter with Business Day, Commissioner DJ Wysei shares her passion. Success story and her efforts to inspire lots of other fast rising female entertainers.
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Background
Commissioner Dj Wysei was born to Nigerian parents and grew up in Imo state, Eastern part of Nigeria. Her father is late and she’s the last of eight children. She is an Information Technology graduate from National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos State.
Career
With her career kicking off when she was quite young, the gifted entertainer says she is adept at making people happy; changing people’s moods from sad to happy.
She says, “I’m a lover of music, that’s what spurred me into becoming a professional Disc Jockey (DJ). The passion for music developed during my secondary school years and through my University days. I am also a certified Information Technologist. Although I had no Idea I would decide on disk jockeying, I have had lots of experiences in my career. Now, I can boldly say that I came out strong when I noticed that in the industry, it is not just about being a lady with all the attractive features to offer, but such that could attract the needed attention and know what the listeners want.
Inspiration
For Commissioner DJ Wysei she’s a lover of music, hence she became a professional Disc Jockey (DJ).
“The passion for music developed during my secondary school years and through my University days as a student. I am also a certified Information Technologist.
Though I had no Idea I would decide on disk jockeying. I have had lots of experiences in my career when I started as a DJ. I can boldly say publicly that I came out strong when I noticed that in the industry, it is not just about being a lady with all the attractive features to offer, but such that could attract the needed attention and know what the listeners want.”
Leading an exemplary life for young female
“I intend to inspire lots of other ladies out there with my journey so far, as well as her creativity.
In my journey so far, I make sure that what I play is really accessible to everyone. Because people are looking, I know for a fact. So, I make sure whatever I release is good enough or nothing at all. Events, marriage, it doesn’t matter – I keep putting in my best out there. Sometimes, my fans get so emotional about my performance that they attempt to make physical contacts or ask for one in the heat of the moment.
These are some of the things you just have to deal with.”
Advice to young artists
“So, it’s all hard work rather than physical appearance. My desire is to inspire as many as possible with my craft!
I’ll also want to advice other fast rising female DJ. Well, the truth is that there is no easy path or shortcut to success. You have to keep working harder everyday to be at the top of your game. Keep believing.”
Awards and recognitions
In 2016 barely two (2) years in her DJ vocation, she was selected and won the BEST FEMALE DJ in Nigeria Gbedu Awards for DJ’s.
Fast forward to 2017, Commissioner DJ Wysei was nominated and furthermore won the BEST FEMALE DJ Eastern part of Nigeria Biggy’s Awards for Entertainment.
In 2018, she gained more prominence as she became the official DJ for Globe Broadcasting and Communication (“Wazobia FM 95.1, Lagos”).
In 2018, Commissioner DJ Wysei gained worldwide attention as a media personality when “CNN” and “BBC” perceived her and named her one of the 5 highly effective female DJ’s inside Africa who are challenging existing quo at home and abroad.
