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Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by Seun(m): 1:15pm On May 12, 2007 |
Dipo Tepede Writes: Seun’s first interview actually caused a snow ball on this site heated with accusations and counter accusations. Are all these allegations true? Seun decided to chat with me to clear the air on these accusations; he also talks about his dreams, future ambition and comments on HYIP. You really need to read about this young guy that has built one of Africa’s largest online forum- this forum is the second largest populated site in Nigeria (Alexa ratings). Why not sit back and enjoy the Nairaland King speak his mind.[/url] 1. Wow, it’s been sometime now so what have you been up to? I’ve been trying to find a real-life business to complement Nairaland. I’ve researched so many businesses: comics, movies, sales agencies, concierge services, libraries, video rental business,… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. But I’m yet to launch any one. That’s because I’m too risk-averse. I’m so afraid of failure. 2. Do you know the admin personally or otherwise? I know he’s a Nairaland member who got into a fight with me in the webmaster section and got banned, but I’m not sure which one exactly. I’ve not really done much to unmask his identity, though. If I really wanted to know, I would in 30 minutes or so. but his beef is very personal, I must say. Because he’s paying for the domain, he has to keep fighting me in order to grow his site. He can’t afford to forgive and forget anymore. Isn’t that sad? 3. The admin has laid some accusations against you? Have you heard them? What do you think of them? Which accusations specifically? I’d like to respond to them one by one as you raise them. 4. In one of the accusation, he calls you a liar and sees himself as a protector of truth. What is your response to these allegations? I’m not a liar; I’m an ethical businessman. I believe that trust is the foundation of business. You can’t go to the market to buy tomatoes if you’re afraid that the seller will take your money and run away! You can’t partner with an untrustworthy person. I strive to tell the truth at all times so I can in turn demand the truth from others. 5. There is also one Paul Ola that described you as uneducated and your forum is for uneducated people. What is your pick on that? That’s not worth responding to. Educated people don’t say such things. 6. What are all these spams and bots and how can they covertly register themselves to your forum? As I indicated in my last interview, I spend a lot of my time deleting spam accounts. This is a battle that every popular wiki, blog or forum has to get into. And it’s no big deal, because I’m currently winning the battle. I have made registration a bit more complex. Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spambot for more info. 7. So let’s move to other juicer stuff, so how far with your career? Have you started the movies, plays, etc? Alas, I’m yet to get the right script, so the dream has been suspended for now. 8. What challenges are you facing right now on film production and what are you doing to ameliorate these challenges? It’s easier to make money if you’re a film distributor or marketer, but I want to be a producer. Yet, I don’t have a tolerance for the financial risk involved, nor do I want to swindle investors into sponsoring a movie that may fail to make a profit. Obviously, I’m stuck! 9. Have you gotten a story for your film and what is the name of this film? I believe I need a great story because that’s where Nigerian movies are weak. You don’t need special effects and such, but you need a good story. I don’t have one yet. 10. What is it like producing films in Nigeria and do you think your film would be a second rated film? It will have a first class story. In that respect, it won’t be second-rated. 11. What is your experience so far between e-commerce and traditional marketing style? Hmmm. 12. Do you believe you have done well for your age in terms of entrepreneurship? My age is not something I consider. Sometimes I feel I know nothing about entrepreneurship and that I’m lucky to have Google Adsense to save my neck. I seem to lack what it takes to do business with Nigerians, but of course I’ll keep trying until I succeed at something new. 13. If you have a chance to mentor someone (assuming you are not mentoring anybody) as an entrepreneur; what would be your first advice i.e. entrepreneur 101? Advice: Read the Bootstrapper’s Bible: https://www.nairaland.com/img/bootstrap.pdf 14. What do you feel about the rankings of Alexa.com stating that Nairaland is the most populated forum and second most populated site behind This Day? I’d like to say “take that” to the people who claim I inflate my traffic statistics. http://www.alexa.com/browse?&CategoryID=25813 15. Apart from Alexa, what other prestigious rankings or accolades have you bagged? I’m not really into awards these days. As a webmaster, I think the best award I can get is to see people falling in love with my site and getting the advice they need. 16. Most people say you are cruel and stern in your approach to corrections; if true, is there really a reason for all this? I’m not cruel. How could you suggest such a ridiculous thing! I’m as sweet as sugar! However, I can be very stern because I just don’t have enough time. I wish people could understand why this has to be so. The time to cajole people to obey is just not there. If I have to apologize for every post I have to delete, I will have to spend 72 hours a day just apologizing and Nairaland will never grow. Why can’t we all just obey the rules? 17. What are your opinions as a business man towards schemes like Nospetco, Treasurlink and Sefteg; would you get involved in these schemes? I think all pyramid schemes are scams. Even if you manage to make a positive return, the people you introduce to the schemes will probably lose their money. If they lose their money despite your assurances to the contrary, then you have scammed them. The scammer is not just the person who starts the scheme; everyone who invites people to join the scheme is a potential scammer, because the only way to avoid being scammed is to scam others. What a dirty game!! People should avoid them at all costs! 18. Is there romance in sight for Seun and what are Seun’s perspectives to marriage? Send your CV to -- for processing. (pretty ladies only!) 19. One last word, on the political situation in Nigeria and how it affects you as an entrepreneur? The government is ignoring its primary responsibility of maintaining law and order and moving into industries best served by the private sector. It is sad that with the police, courts and prisons in disarray, our government has time and money to waste on white elephant projects that will never work such as PHCN. It is sad that some industries have been declared out of bounds to those of us who don’t have billions. However, I am optimistic that hardworking people will continue to thrive in this country. Somehow, we are still stumbling in the right direction! I’d be happy if you can help me invite more people to Nairaland: http://www.nairaland.com/ <- the number one Nigerian Forum! As usual, I answer interview questions in a very off-the-cuff manner that makes me look sensible but over-confident. What do you think? First Interview: http://www.dipotepede.com/2006/10/04/interview-with-the-nairaland-king/ Second Interview: http://www.dipotepede.com/2007/05/11/another-interview-with-the-nairaland-king/ |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by mukina2: 1:22pm On May 12, 2007 |
good interview kudos to you i know someone who wans to send their cv can she? |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by Seun(m): 10:13pm On May 12, 2007 |
Thanks, Muki. What does your friend want to send me her CV for? Thanks. |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by mukina2: 10:17pm On May 12, 2007 |
18. Is there romance in sight for Seun and what are Seun’s for this bout time our admin got hooked up |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by Seun(m): 12:34am On May 13, 2007 |
Hehe. I was just joking, of course. |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by mukina2: 6:09pm On May 13, 2007 |
he he ha ha ha no comments |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by nellaluv(f): 1:22pm On Jun 01, 2010 |
Nice interview! By the way it's 2010, is oga Seun Osewa married |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by lizzybabe1(f): 8:09pm On Jun 01, 2010 |
nellaluv: *cough cough* He just proposed to me. Look at my ring! |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by Nobody: 8:12pm On Jun 01, 2010 |
nellaluv:Am I really that invisible? |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by Mobinga: 8:39am On Jun 02, 2010 |
Fl u wish |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by nellaluv(f): 1:45pm On Jun 02, 2010 |
lizzybabe1: FL Gators: Success get many relatives even unknown wives, laydee's i'm shocked na wa o www.nairaland.com/attachments/246464_he_he_he_he_gife3361f53126a8d271b73dfab67e7e681 |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by lizzybabe1(f): 5:13pm On Jun 02, 2010 |
nellaluv: Why are you shocked? What's the big deal in the fact that FL Gators is the senior wife and I'm the junior wife? And BTW, we are not unknown. We are the OFFICIAL wives. |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by nellaluv(f): 6:10pm On Jun 02, 2010 |
Fl Gators is the senior wife another shocker . How did that happen . Still waiting for authentication from oga Seun the supposedly husband, lol till then 'unknown wives out of the blues' |
Re: Dipo Tepede's Second 'Nairaland King' Interview (With Seun Osewa) by Nobody: 6:14pm On Jun 02, 2010 |
nellaluv:Omo, I leave oga go mall for 2 days, came back home and oga is married to Lizzy. But no problem. . . . she' a good girl @lizzy Omo oga went cheap on you o, the ring he gave me makes the diamonds on yours look like the period at the end of this sentence. |
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