Whether you need a hot 16, or assistance with Postoperative Care/ Body Sculpting, the Naija Goddess Ceytra has got you covered. The Chicago native has made quite some noise in the music industry in these past several years. From Dropping Hit singles like “FTOB” which has gained 1000’s of streams and support online to Founding DbodyByCeytra it is clear the Naija Queen is destined for greatness.
Q: Where are you from? What was it like growing up there?
Ceytra: “I was born in Chicago, to Nigerian parents. But Being from Chicago groomed my character, made me go harder because of the struggles we had to endure. And I feel like music created a sense of therapy for me.”
Q: How has your hometown influenced your music?
Ceytra: “My hometown really wasn’t an influence on my music, it was really my father. He was a big RnB, Jazz and Hip Hop fan. After my father left, in order to not miss his presence I used to play his CD collections.”
Q: What was the first record you ever released? Was it hard?
Ceytra: “Naive Love” was my first record that I released. It had an RnB feel to it. It was just a real record my ladies can relate too. I think it was “hard” because the lyrics and my voice was very powerful.”
Q: What has been your favorite release as an artist to date?
Ceytra: “My record “The Statement” is my favorite because lyrically I felt that I can go head to head with the men. It gained a lot attention, where some Hip Hops legends loved it. But truly “FTOB” is my top because I killed a classic record! Lol!”
Q: What has been your most notable moment or experience in the music industry?
Ceytra: “I feel like there’s so many great moments. I literally can’t pick them all. But I got to attend the BET Experience in LA 2 years in a row and after I dropped my record “FTOB” so many celebrities reached out to me. Even C-Murder’s team contacted me. That was dope because I payed homage to the classic record “Down 4 My N*****”.”
Q: What type of sound would you say you have?
Ceytra: “I really don’t have a specific sound, I’m just versatile and authentic lol.”
Q: How do you currently feel about the music industry? Has COVID slowed you down at all?
Ceytra: “I think the music industry is in a different place more than ever. It’s showing artists like myself that we can prosper independently. Business wise it hasn’t slowed me down, but with music it’s definitely different. Tik Tok became the new club durning the pandemic. It’s like our music had to be Tik Tok worthy.”
Q: Where did your name come from?
Ceytra: “Funny story, my mother gave me my name. My real name is Tracey, so she just flipped the last three letters in my name & you get Ceytra.
Q: Favorite artists of all time?
Ceytra: “I gotta say Tupac, Lil kim, Missy Elliot, Lauryn Hill, DMX, Biggie, Hov, Beyoncé, Mary J Blige, Aaliyah, and Backstreet Boys.”
Q: What does Ceytra listen to?
Ceytra: “Right now, I’m in my R &B/ Rap mode so I’m listening to really that. I listen to RoTimi, Lucky Daye, DSVN, Saucy Santana, but it all depends on my mood lol.”
Q: What got you started in Post Op therapy?
Ceytra: “I have an 8 year experience working in the healthcare/ medical field, so my experiences getting surgery made me want to be an advocate for women. I went through a traumatic experience, so I want to make sure women get the best education and care. I’ve always had a passion for helping individuals.”
Q: Is it hard balancing your own company and music career?
Ceytra: “Yes it is lol. But I had to learn how to balance it. Working from morning till late then going to the studio or an event isn’t easy at all. But I have a passion for both, so I gotta balance both.”
Q: What has been the most challenging part of entrepreneurship?
Ceytra: “My dating life sucks lol. But really just trying to balance my personal life, business and music. I can’t be in 10 places at once which is challenge for me. I literally have to tell people I have to pencil you in my book lol.”
Q: Do you have any advice for upcoming female entrepreneurs?
Ceytra: “My message for my ladies trying to be an entrepreneur is to always remain who you are and have tough skin. Being an entrepreneur will definitely break you if you can’t take the pressure. Always believe in yourself. Despite what anyone thinks, you have to stand out and be different.”
Q: What are some challenges of being a female in this industry?
Ceytra: “We don’t get the same respect as the men. I don’t like how the industry treats us women as objects, like a toy. But I also think, the industry is changing because we’re using our voices and demanding our RESPECT!”
Q: What motivates you to keep going?
Ceytra: “I lost my father three years ago and he always believed in my full potential. He never wanted me to give up on my goals & aspirations. I watched my father fight till his last day, so I got my motivation from him to keep fighting everyday & never give up!”
Q: What’s next for Ceytra?
Ceytra: “You never know what’s next for Ceytra. I move in silence lol. But my future is filled with endless possibilities. Right now, I’m just focused on growing my business, making new music and I’m testing out management for artists.”
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