WazobiaMax stands out with"As E Dey Hot"
On air personality Ezugwu Chukwudi who
anchors WazobiaMax foremost current affairs
programme “As E Dey Hot”, has shared
insights on himself and life in the media
industry.
The show which is presented fully in pidgin,
the language of the people, touches on every
subject that is currently on the front burner in
the country and shows free to air on
WazobiaMax, UHF 57; you can also keep up
with the programme on the WazobiaMax
Youtube channel.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
“I am Ezugwu Chukwudi Cyprian, a native of
Amadim village in Edem-Nru autonomous
community of Nsukka Local Government Area,
Enugu state. I was born in Lagos to the family
of Mr.& Mrs. Moses Ezugwu; I am the fourth
son and fifth child of seven children and I hold
a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and
International Studies from the prestigious
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.”
Have you always wanted to be in the media?
“After several failed attempts to get a
placement into the University of my choice at
a time where any reckless act in any centre
where the University Matriculation Exams were
written amounted to a general cancellation or
withholding of result, age was somewhat not
on my side to study Law; I was in luck at my
fourth time of trying and opted to study
History and International studies as a result of
my early influences. Taking a cursory look at
how everything unfolded eventually, it’s safe to
say that while I wasn’t exactly very much
interested in the media, a lot of factors
prepared me for the rare opportunity to fit in
properly when the media sought something
new and different.”
They call you “Husband Material”, how did
you come about that name?
“My height and physiognomy are features that
stand me out at first glance. In the quest to
develop a brand name that will interest
anyone who hears about it for the first time, I
thought it wise to settle for a moniker that
also reflected a whole lot of qualities other
than ‘Giant’ ‘Destroyer’ ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ or
‘Iroko’ that most people will likely perceive
me as if attention is placed excessively on my
height alone. Husband Material is pleasing to
the ears and most often than not; after any
introduction it is common to hear “how many
yards of Husband Material are you”? The
ensuing conversation gives me a very good
opportunity to convince anyone I am a
gentleman indeed.”
Have you ever tried your hands out on
volleyball or basketball?
“I grew up in a society where football was the
chief sport and I participated actively in
football competitions at primary and junior
secondary school respectively. My heroics in
between the goal post earned me the
nickname Chilavert after the outstanding
Paraguay goal tender of the late nineties. After
reading about the tremendous achievements of
Hakeem Olajunwon in the winding stages of
my junior secondary school and taking
cognizance of my height, I took an interest in
basket ball but since basket ball courts were a
rarity it wasn’t anything serious.”
You are somewhat of a walking dictionary, tell
us a bit about that.
“I dedicated a great deal of my time reading
up on any interesting subject that caught my
attention. My early exposure to issues related
to politics contributed significantly to fuelling
my interest in its study. On one of such
occasions I read extensively on the activities
of late Olayinka Badmus Macaulay in pre
independence Nigeria. His great understanding
and command of the English language often
made his British counterparts uneasy; the
manner with which he warmed his way into
the hearts of many at various rally grounds
and held the crowd spellbound with his choice
of words encouraged me to improve on my
vocabulary. Others like Nnamdi Azikiwe,
Obafemi Awolowo and many after him also
distinguished themselves with their convincing
eloquence.”
What inspires you?
“As a child who grew up in an environment in
which many people led their lives struggling to
get by the very next day; owing to the
prevalence of poverty and the absence of basic
amenities and made worse by the seeming
incapability of the political class to effect any
positive change of sort, I am all the more
determined to through the power of accurate
information propagate the knowledge which
will empower everyone to make informed
choices in their contribution to nation building.
I am buoyed by a great desire to contribute
my quota in the best way I can to improve my
immediate society in the hope that it will result
into a cascade effect which will spur gradual
but steady development.”
Who is/are your role models?
“In my father, Mr. Moses Ezugwu, I see a man
of many parts. A caring husband to my
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ezugwu; a loving father
to his children; a man who believes that the
best way to make an impact is to do things in
extra ordinary ways irrespective of how
ordinary such a task is viewed. A firm
supporter of any individual’s resolve to
harness their innate potential to maximum
capacity in order to make meaningful
contribution in society. An honest, disciplined,
humble, patient and contented Christian who
is of the view that the very essence of
Christianity is leading a life worthy of
emulation. Of course, it is imperative to
mention here that the great deal of sacrifice
and selflessness displayed by my mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Ezugwu greatly impacted
positively in making my father a better man. I
do well to imbibe the aforementioned qualities
in my interaction with others and hope that
someone is inspired to become better.”
What advice would you give to persons
aspiring to join your line?
“The media is a very powerful tool of effecting
change. Whether positive or negative result,
the eventual outcome is influenced by the
stated goals set today by the individual in
question. The onus falls on you to achieve all
that you seek to attain. The decisions made
today and the action put into practice will play
a vital role in shaping the future; culminating
in great reward or devastating consequences.
Either ways society will have to live with the
outcome of any such decisions, so one
question that should be uppermost in their
subconscious is ‘how would you want to be
remembered by posterity?’”
‘As E Dey Hot’ airs every Monday –
Wednesday by 10am and is a must watch for
everyone who wishes to keep abreast with the
current events in the country. Anchored by the
dynamic duo of Chukwudi and Nkubi, the
programme looks at every issue in the news
objectively, with the anchors taking different
stands to ensure a balanced analysis. Due to
the credibility of the programme it has
featured high-profile guests like the Lagos
State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and the
Minister of Information Lai Mohammed among
others.
Viewers at home from all over Nigeria are
given opportunity to be part of the programme
by calling in to air free of charge their opinions
on the matter at hand. Indeed, WazobiaMax on
UHF 57 has carefully carved a niche for
herself with “As E Dey Hot” and is the
programme to follow when it comes to looking
at all sides of an issue and making sure that
the audience is well-informed.
To catch all the gripping episodes you can
watch on their various social media platforms:
YouTube channel – youtube.com/wazobiatvng
Facebook – facebook.com/wazobiatvng
Instagram – instagram.com/wazobiamax and
instagram.com/wazobiatvng
Don’t miss out… be informed!
anchors WazobiaMax foremost current affairs
programme “As E Dey Hot”, has shared
insights on himself and life in the media
industry.
The show which is presented fully in pidgin,
the language of the people, touches on every
subject that is currently on the front burner in
the country and shows free to air on
WazobiaMax, UHF 57; you can also keep up
with the programme on the WazobiaMax
Youtube channel.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
“I am Ezugwu Chukwudi Cyprian, a native of
Amadim village in Edem-Nru autonomous
community of Nsukka Local Government Area,
Enugu state. I was born in Lagos to the family
of Mr.& Mrs. Moses Ezugwu; I am the fourth
son and fifth child of seven children and I hold
a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and
International Studies from the prestigious
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.”
Have you always wanted to be in the media?
“After several failed attempts to get a
placement into the University of my choice at
a time where any reckless act in any centre
where the University Matriculation Exams were
written amounted to a general cancellation or
withholding of result, age was somewhat not
on my side to study Law; I was in luck at my
fourth time of trying and opted to study
History and International studies as a result of
my early influences. Taking a cursory look at
how everything unfolded eventually, it’s safe to
say that while I wasn’t exactly very much
interested in the media, a lot of factors
prepared me for the rare opportunity to fit in
properly when the media sought something
new and different.”
They call you “Husband Material”, how did
you come about that name?
“My height and physiognomy are features that
stand me out at first glance. In the quest to
develop a brand name that will interest
anyone who hears about it for the first time, I
thought it wise to settle for a moniker that
also reflected a whole lot of qualities other
than ‘Giant’ ‘Destroyer’ ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ or
‘Iroko’ that most people will likely perceive
me as if attention is placed excessively on my
height alone. Husband Material is pleasing to
the ears and most often than not; after any
introduction it is common to hear “how many
yards of Husband Material are you”? The
ensuing conversation gives me a very good
opportunity to convince anyone I am a
gentleman indeed.”
Have you ever tried your hands out on
volleyball or basketball?
“I grew up in a society where football was the
chief sport and I participated actively in
football competitions at primary and junior
secondary school respectively. My heroics in
between the goal post earned me the
nickname Chilavert after the outstanding
Paraguay goal tender of the late nineties. After
reading about the tremendous achievements of
Hakeem Olajunwon in the winding stages of
my junior secondary school and taking
cognizance of my height, I took an interest in
basket ball but since basket ball courts were a
rarity it wasn’t anything serious.”
You are somewhat of a walking dictionary, tell
us a bit about that.
“I dedicated a great deal of my time reading
up on any interesting subject that caught my
attention. My early exposure to issues related
to politics contributed significantly to fuelling
my interest in its study. On one of such
occasions I read extensively on the activities
of late Olayinka Badmus Macaulay in pre
independence Nigeria. His great understanding
and command of the English language often
made his British counterparts uneasy; the
manner with which he warmed his way into
the hearts of many at various rally grounds
and held the crowd spellbound with his choice
of words encouraged me to improve on my
vocabulary. Others like Nnamdi Azikiwe,
Obafemi Awolowo and many after him also
distinguished themselves with their convincing
eloquence.”
What inspires you?
“As a child who grew up in an environment in
which many people led their lives struggling to
get by the very next day; owing to the
prevalence of poverty and the absence of basic
amenities and made worse by the seeming
incapability of the political class to effect any
positive change of sort, I am all the more
determined to through the power of accurate
information propagate the knowledge which
will empower everyone to make informed
choices in their contribution to nation building.
I am buoyed by a great desire to contribute
my quota in the best way I can to improve my
immediate society in the hope that it will result
into a cascade effect which will spur gradual
but steady development.”
Who is/are your role models?
“In my father, Mr. Moses Ezugwu, I see a man
of many parts. A caring husband to my
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ezugwu; a loving father
to his children; a man who believes that the
best way to make an impact is to do things in
extra ordinary ways irrespective of how
ordinary such a task is viewed. A firm
supporter of any individual’s resolve to
harness their innate potential to maximum
capacity in order to make meaningful
contribution in society. An honest, disciplined,
humble, patient and contented Christian who
is of the view that the very essence of
Christianity is leading a life worthy of
emulation. Of course, it is imperative to
mention here that the great deal of sacrifice
and selflessness displayed by my mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Ezugwu greatly impacted
positively in making my father a better man. I
do well to imbibe the aforementioned qualities
in my interaction with others and hope that
someone is inspired to become better.”
What advice would you give to persons
aspiring to join your line?
“The media is a very powerful tool of effecting
change. Whether positive or negative result,
the eventual outcome is influenced by the
stated goals set today by the individual in
question. The onus falls on you to achieve all
that you seek to attain. The decisions made
today and the action put into practice will play
a vital role in shaping the future; culminating
in great reward or devastating consequences.
Either ways society will have to live with the
outcome of any such decisions, so one
question that should be uppermost in their
subconscious is ‘how would you want to be
remembered by posterity?’”
‘As E Dey Hot’ airs every Monday –
Wednesday by 10am and is a must watch for
everyone who wishes to keep abreast with the
current events in the country. Anchored by the
dynamic duo of Chukwudi and Nkubi, the
programme looks at every issue in the news
objectively, with the anchors taking different
stands to ensure a balanced analysis. Due to
the credibility of the programme it has
featured high-profile guests like the Lagos
State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and the
Minister of Information Lai Mohammed among
others.
Viewers at home from all over Nigeria are
given opportunity to be part of the programme
by calling in to air free of charge their opinions
on the matter at hand. Indeed, WazobiaMax on
UHF 57 has carefully carved a niche for
herself with “As E Dey Hot” and is the
programme to follow when it comes to looking
at all sides of an issue and making sure that
the audience is well-informed.
To catch all the gripping episodes you can
watch on their various social media platforms:
YouTube channel – youtube.com/wazobiatvng
Facebook – facebook.com/wazobiatvng
Instagram – instagram.com/wazobiamax and
instagram.com/wazobiatvng
Don’t miss out… be informed!
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