She's a marketer by day but by night Ondo Lady (formally known as Ronke Adeyemi) is fierce with her laptop in hand, blogging about all things Pop Culture! Starting her blog back in 2007 - when it wasn't the "in" thing to do - she's now one of the best blogs from this side of the pond. I caught up with her to get her expertise on blogging and more...
Did you ever think blogging would become so popular?
No. It actually amazes me how the whole thing has taken off and that some bloggers are like rock stars - getting FROW (front row of the fashion shows) treatment. I am even hearing about bloggers getting agents to broker their deals. Impressive huh?
What is it like being some of the few bloggers who get to go to the Look Show during London Fashion Week?
Oh it was fabulous! All credits go to Kaydine from Mission PR who really looked after us and made sure that we had a good time. This was my third time and it was as good as ever - champagne reception with makeovers and then the actual show was wonderful with all the looks for the next season.
How did you get into blogging?
I got into blogging around four years as an outlet for my creativity and writing. I have always wanted to write and started life as a journalist and had my own online magazine, but later went into marketing. However, I felt the itch to write so when blogging came into the foray I decided it would be a perfect vehicle for me.
How did you decide on the title ‘The Musings Of Ondo Lady?
The name of my blog is quite personal on a cultural level musings are my thoughts and perspectives on things. Ondo is a town in Nigeria
How do you maintain being on the cutting edge of the blogging/online world?
I read avidly - other blogs, websites, magazines, books [and] listen to the radio. I get ideas from anywhere and everywhere - adverts on the tube, snatched conversations and from Twitter.
What's the biggest challenge you face when blogging, if any?
Making sure I have a unique point of view, I try not to regurgitate what other bloggers have written and try find my own voice. After all this is why people go to blogs so they can get a different perspective.
How have you utilised the internet to create a following for your blog?
Well I am on Twitter - a lot, in fact it would be safe to say that I am rather addicted to it. I also have a Facebook fanpage but I am yet to gage how effective it is in getting traffic to my site. I also try and comment on different blogs.
How do you manage updating your blog and your day job of being in Marketing?I just make the time. Normally I blog in the evenings and weekends but my BlackBerry is great for making notes in.
What other blogs do you follow?
Oh god, so many to mention. Girl With a Satchel, Disney Roller Girl, Coco's Tea Party, Brown Girl Gumbo, KarlismyUnkle, Fantasy Ride, Mad News, The Cocoa Diaries.
What is your passion?
Aside from blogging my passions are travel, arts, magazines, books and I love watching sports such as athletics, tennis, gymnastics, ice-skating and organising social events.
Who would you recommend for a #FF on Twitter?
All my blogging buddies because they are all great.
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