Amb.
Lindsay Amaka Ralph, popularly by her stage name “D’Bling” is a graduate from
the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), a multi-award winning
Actress/Singer, Writer, Fashion Icon and a United Nations’ Ambassador for
Peace. She started modelling in 1993 with some famous celebrities and
Personality; the likes of Kate Henshaw, Eucharia Anunobi, Toyin Raji and Ramsey
Noah. The South-African based minister of God in this interview with TopFlyers
Magazine International as the Entrepreneur of the Month, October 2020, speaks
about her rise to fame, relationship with God and her career ambition(s).
Excerpts:
Interviewer: It’s another edition of our Exclusive interview and trust
us to bring to you the best of entertaining yet inspiring interview you can’t
get anywhere else. We are most pleased to have a rare gem and a force to reckon
with in the industry here on Topflyers Magazine Exclusive Session.
Welcome
Ma’am!!
Amb. Lindsay: (Smiles) Thank you so much. It is a great pleasure once
again.
Let’s meet you?
My
name is Amb. Lindsay Amaka Ralph also known as “D’Bling”. I am from Enugu
State, Nigeria.
Tell us about your educational
qualification?
Alright.
(Smiles) I am a BSc. degree holder in Entrepreneurship/Business Administration
from the Prestigious National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
How was your growing up like?
I
was brought up in a well-disciplined background. My father was a military
personnel and my mother a prophet of God.
It appears you are multi-talented.
You are an actress and a pastor. Can you tell us how you are able to do all of
these and still stand strong?
(Laughs)
First of all, I am a multi-award winning Actress/ Singer, Writer, Fashion Icon
and also a United Nations Ambassador for Peace.
I
am happily married (10years and counting). God has been my strength and with
God by my side, I have been able to create a balance in all that I do.
Do you think the Entertainment
industry has been making you proud?
Yes,
for sure. The Nigerian Entertainment Industry has made me proud. The industry
has grown in leaps and bounds and now we are getting paid in millions having
collaborations with Hollywood Superstars, and also getting nominated for
Grammy’s award.
I
am a veteran actress, and I have paid my dues in the Nigerian Entertainment
Industry. We actually started it all. I started modelling in 1993 with the
likes of Kate Henshaw, Eucharia Anunobi, Toyin Raji, Ramsey Noah etc. I worked
with Modella, Rosabel Advert Agency and Swift Studios. Then, there was no money
in the Entertainment industry. We were the ones that paid the way for the
models that are here now. I went into acting in the year 1996. I started with
the likes of Jim Iyke, Lilian Bach, Trishia Asiegbu, Steph-nora Okere etc; of
which as at then we were paid peanuts. I thank God for now because the new
actors are reaping from what we sowed; they are enjoying our hard labor. I
professionally went into music in the year 2007, rebranded myself and became
D’Bling; released my first single titled ‘Let’s Bling’, and then released my
album titled, ‘FABULOUS’ in 2010.
Right
now, I am concentrating on my NGO under my foundation: D’Bling Foundation/
Celebrity Love for Orphans. I have my own Reality TV Show titled ‘Celebrity
Love for Orphans’ and I am also trying to build an Orphanage home in
South-Africa and Atlanta, Georgia. At the moment, I am in South-Africa running
my ministry, GOD IS LOVE Worldwide Ministry. I have channeled all my energy in
trying to make the world a better place.
Can you tell us some of the people
you have worked with in the entertainment industry in Nigeria?
I
have worked with Majek Fashek, I collaborated with him in two songs for my
album. I also worked with Blackface, Zaaki Adzay, Durella etc .
Do you have a mentor or personality
on both National and International level you would like to collaborate with
sooner or later?
I would like to work with Sinach, she’s a
Nigerian gospel singer. Internationally, I would like to work with Kirk
Franklin, Kanye West and Hillsong.
It appears you have relaxed in
acting, but do more in preaching the gospel of God. How did you come about being a pastor?
(Smiles)
Not really, as a matter of fact, I am producing a new movie which will be
coming out very soon. I always knew that I had a calling from God, but it took
long before I answered my calling, I thank God for His goodness and mercy in my
life. I was a dreamer like Joseph in the Bible. Right from when I was growing
up, I would always dream and it will come to pass. I always had spiritual
encounters with God and the Holy Spirit would talk to me and reveal a lot of
things to me. I knew that there was something special about me, and finally I
answered my calling, and now I am at Peace. God is faithful.
Interviewer cuts in: That’s amazing
to know.
Do you see anything wrong with a
true man of God being a “bus conductor”?
Well…There
is nothing wrong with a man of God being a conductor. God is not a respecter of
a person. God chooses whoever he wants, be it a driver, teacher or fisherman.
God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. Being a woman
of God has humbled me and brought me down to earth. You have to serve to become
a leader.
What is your favorite childhood
experience and if you were to rekindle happy moment(s) in your life, what would
they be?
My
favorite childhood experience was, when I was a little girl growing up, I would
always gather many children together, compose rap songs and then teach them how
to rap. I was always a leader and won most dancing competitions (laughs). The
happiest moment in my life was when I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ and
accepted him as my Lord and personal Savior.
What social vices or challenges
would you like to address in this digital age?
That’s
a good question. I would like to address the use of social media. In most
cases, the wrong information is been put out. There are misleading information
on topic such as religion, morality and societal values; Hence, we have a
steady increase in false information. My wish is for more voices to be heard
with the right information, so we can have a society that is better educated
and enlightened.
What’s the next big plan your fans
should expect from you.
There
are so many big plans. However, my next big plans are, releasing my 18track
Gospel Album, starting a church and building orphanage homes across the globe.
Describe yourself in one word?
Unique.
What is your take on coronavirus
pandemic ravaging the whole world? Do you think this is a sign of end time?
Corona
virus is a sign of the end time, because we are living in the end time already.
Strange things are happening everyday; there has been so many disasters,
tribulations and tragedy going on in the world; chaos everywhere, a lot of
people are sick and many are dead; rape cases everywhere, racial problems and
killing going on in the world. Trials of all kind, people are living in fear.
This pandemic has caused a lot of damages already to the whole world, and the
only place that we can find peace is through God, so I reckon that it is time
for us to surrender our lives to God and find peace.
Corona
virus is a sign of end time and it is also a time for us to reflect on our
lives and draw closer to God because we need God to go through these challenges
and trial period. This Pandemic is also a wake up call for Change. The world
has gone digital; we are in the next level. Currently, people can work from
their homes with the internet and, this pandemic is also a wake up call for
African leaders, to put more efforts in infrastructure and building of
hospitals.
Kindly let the world know how they
should contact you or your social media platforms to reach out to you?
You
can contact me on my Facebook account, D’Bling Lindsay or my email address, dblingdiamond@gmail.com
How do you relax and what’s your
favorite food?
I
relax by spending quality time with God. As a writer, I do a lot of writing, and I also love to
spend some time with the children at the orphanage home. My favorite food is
Sea food and I like eating Jollof rice.
How do you feel being the
Entrepreneur of the Month?
I
feel grateful and honored; God bless TopFlyers Magazine.
The
team is doing great. Special appreciation to my fans and supporters. Stay glued
to what is to come. Everyone Keep reading TOPFLYERS MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL. Thank
you.
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