Dollie Popman is an event savvy gentle man and has passion for the Disc Jockey. I met him during our university days in the University of Calabar, where I had the opportunity of playing a role in TALENTICA (Talents in Calabar) alongside KAODIMO OQUA of Rainbow Connexions and then later Miss Cross River beauty pageant. In him you will see the homeliness of his personality each time he is either organizing or co-organizing an event, then the Dexterity in his handling of the music machine at Asma Nite club at the paradise city Hotel.

 It was not because he was wayward or irresponsible, but the creative spirit of success was his driving force. Something inside him was nudging him forward despite the parental disapproval. He had to disobey his father to fulfill this passion. Most people who succeed in what they do are so because it comes from their hearts. When you put a piece of your heart in what you do, you become a success.

Dollie took the decision to be a DJ back in the days when being a DJ puts a societal blight on your personality and family. Hear him..“as a village boy and a secondary school student my dad shut down a party and chased me away. I was the "operator" (as local DJs were then called). Determined to make a mark, I stood my ground and went all the way to becoming the Resident DJ in top clubs; Asma Nite club in Paradise City Hotel, Metro Disco Palace at Metropolitan Hotel, now Transcorp Tuxedo Junction, Crystal Palace Studios all in Calabar, Cross River State. In Cross River Radio and later AKBC, the village boy ruled as top-notch host of several chart-topping music shows, hobnobbing with the high and mighty including the nation's biggest boys and girls! Then of course I paid school fees at University of calabar from my DJ fees.

In October 2011 while on DJ duties, I was appointed to my present Government House role, where I have served two governors, walked the red carpet and mingled with 8 Presidents and heads of governments, countless Governors and ex Governors, senators, ambassadors, ministers, power brokers, military high commanders, movie stars, A list celebrities, media gurus, business moguls, top dollar lawyers, high brow professionals and all. I've been to all the best countries of the 6 continents.

I have shared the same stage with 50 Cent and Ciara, performing live! Including all the A-list Naija musicians, I've jammed with DJ Trauma, DJ Whookid, P. Diddy & T - Pain just to mention but 4!

My dad and I became very close even as a mere DJ! He was proud of his village boy until we lost him 3 years ago. May his soul Rest in Peace. My 3 sons are kicking the game too - Clinton,13 plays the keyboard. Lionel,11 is a lead guitarist and Aniekpeno,9 is a drummer. They have a band, The Benjamin Crew.

My advice to people is “Pursue your passion. Do what you believe in. Do your thing. Forget haters, look forward for there's more in front than behind. Don't let no one stop you, but please go to school, it’s an interesting place. The world today is ruled by knowledge”.

Dollie is always giving multitude of thanks to God Almighty who has blessed him with talents & brought him this far.

 He said “Who am I! A mere village boy who became a top DJ and a Certified International Protocol Expert!

 

For Dollie,this is just a pencil sketch of his journey so far. The sky is only the begining

 

 t’s Just another day for an ordinary village boy

 Dollie Popman is an event savvy gentle man and has passion for the Disc Jockey. I met him during our university days in the University of Calabar, where I had the opportunity of playing a role in TALENTICA (Talents in Calabar) alongside KAODIMO OQUA of Rainbow Connexions and then later Miss Cross River beauty pageant. In him you will see the homeliness of his personality each time he is either organizing or co-organizing an event, then the Dexterity in his handling of the music machine at Asma Nite club at the paradise city Hotel.

  It was not because he was wayward or irresponsible, but the creative spirit of success was his driving force. Something inside him was nudging him forward despite the parental disapproval. He had to disobey his father to fulfill this passion. Most people who succeed in what they do are so because it comes from their hearts. When you put a piece of your heart in what you do, you become a success.

Dollie took the decision to be a DJ back in the days when being a DJ puts a societal blight on your personality and family. Hear him..“as a village boy and a secondary school student my dad shut down a party and chased me away. I was the "operator" (as local DJs were then called). Determined to make a mark, I stood my ground and went all the way to becoming the Resident DJ in top clubs; Asma Nite club in Paradise City Hotel, Metro Disco Palace at Metropolitan Hotel, now Transcorp Tuxedo Junction, Crystal Palace Studios all in Calabar, Cross River State. In Cross River Radio and later AKBC, the village boy ruled as top-notch host of several chart-topping music shows, hobnobbing with the high and mighty including the nation's biggest boys and girls! Then of course I paid school fees at University of calabar from my DJ fees.

In October 2011 while on DJ duties, I was appointed to my present Government House role, where I have served two governors, walked the red carpet and mingled with 8 Presidents and heads of governments, countless Governors and ex Governors, senators, ambassadors, ministers, power brokers, military high commanders, movie stars, A list celebrities, media gurus, business moguls, top dollar lawyers, high brow professionals and all. I've been to all the best countries of the 6 continents.

I have shared the same stage with 50 Cent and Ciara, performing live! Including all the A-list Naija musicians, I've jammed with DJ Trauma, DJ Whookid, P. Diddy & T - Pain just to mention but 4!

My dad and I became very close even as a mere DJ! He was proud of his village boy until we lost him 3 years ago. May his soul Rest in Peace. My 3 sons are kicking the game too - Clinton,13 plays the keyboard. Lionel,11 is a lead guitarist and Aniekpeno,9 is a drummer. They have a band, The Benjamin Crew.

My advice to people is “Pursue your passion. Do what you believe in. Do your thing. Forget haters, look forward for there's more in front than behind. Don't let no one stop you, but please go to school, it’s an interesting place. The world today is ruled by knowledge”.

Dollie is always giving multitude of thanks to God Almighty who has blessed him with talents & brought him this far.

 He said “Who am I! A mere village boy who became a top DJ and a Certified International Protocol Expert!

 For Dollie,this is just a pencil sketch of his journey so far. The sky is only the begining