Presenter and govt producer Julie Adenuga returns with Now You Know, a brand new four-part interview sequence airing on BET UK and Channel 5.
Created, hosted, and produced by Adenuga, the present travels throughout cities, and one kebab store! Mixing humour, depth, and sharp analysis to highlight actual tales. Whether or not she’s steering the dialog or side-stepping the rain, Adenuga reminds us what nice interviewing actually appears like.
Please introduce your self
Hello Hello. I’m Julie Adenuga. Presenter & Govt Producer of Now You Know – a brand new interview sequence on BET UK & 5!
Describe your life at present, in a single phrase or a sentence.
Hectic. [SA accent].
Why are we right here?
As a result of everybody wants a narrative.
Inform us about Now You Know and your involvement …
Now You Know is a 4 half interview sequence that I created. Because of the magic of a number of human beings with style, we’ve been to 3 cities and one kebab store in hopes of creating a enjoyable and informative present for folks to observe. I host the present, I govt produced the present and I’d wish to know why it rained anytime we had been filming exterior.
Why did you say sure to this?
I’m good at speaking to folks, and there’s nothing else to do.
You’re described as “one in all Britain’s main interviewers, inventive entrepreneurs, and an influential voice in music and tradition” – is that this a heavy is the top that wears the crown sort accolade or one which drives you to push that bit tougher when alternatives come up?
Nah. It’s simply info.
As such, Now You Know is pushing the boundaries of interviewing – inform us about your strategy and why it challenges the standard means of interviewing visitors …
Regardless that folks be speaking on a regular basis, being interviewed isn’t enjoyable, particularly when the particular person asking the questions doesn’t care to do any analysis. My strategy in Now You Know was about showcasing how severe I take these things and why it’s vital to indicate the particular person you’re interviewing that you just worth their time and story.
Bumps within the street?
Nope. None. No cancellations. No damaged gear. No misplaced recordsdata. Nothing. Simply an impeccable group … and rain.
I liked engaged on this as a result of?
I bought to satisfy Mahalia’s Mum and I purchased a beautiful sherpa coat from her store in Stourbridge.
Is there a scene or part that greatest captures what Now You Know means to you?
Maya [Jama] and Omar speaking about rising up in Bristol. I liked listening to their variations of occasions. It additionally confirmed me why it’s vital to dig deep. We could by no means have heard these issues if we didn’t go to Bristol.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
If not this, then what? – Drink water.
What’s made you unhappy, mad, and glad this week? The world, The world and The world.
What are you watching? MAFS (Married at First Sight) Australia clearly.
What are you studying? I simply completed Eve’s memoir – Who’s That Lady?: A Memoir.
The final movie you watched? Depraved.
The final play you noticed? Shifters.
The final stay music occasion you attended? Massive Zuu & Capo Lee on the Jazz Cafe.
What’s at present in your music playlist? Jack Harlow ft Doja Cat – Simply Us.
Which tune are you listening to on repeat in the intervening time? Jim Legxacy – Father.
Which podcast(s) are you at present listening to? I can’t say. It’s embarrassing.
What’s in your bucket record? Personal a karaoke bar.
The place’s your joyful place? Wherever the folks I really like are.
Have a good time somebody? Tolani ‘Tolly’ Shoneye. At all times.
Have a good time your self? I made it.
What’s subsequent? Extra interviews please.
The place can we discover you? @julieadenuga.
The place can we see or hear your work? Julieadenuga.com. Now You Know will probably be out there on 5 and YouTube from Tuesday 1st April.
