Considered one of the best, if not the best music producer in this part of the world, Cobhams Asuquo, who was born blind, has revealed the one thing that has remained top of his wish list.
Cobhams Asuquo is one of Nigeria's leading music producers/song writers. Blind from birth, the CEO/Head of Productions of CAMP (Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions) has revealed that his one wish is to regain his sight, even if it is for one day, just to see his wife - Ojuolape's face.
The couple, who got married in December 2010, have a son together.
In this chat culled from SUNDAY Punch, the couple talk about their marriage.
Excerpts:
How long have you known each other?
Cobhams: I have known her for about 13 years and still counting.
Ojuola: We met in 2001 but we didn't start dating until 2009. I was 18 years old and about to go to college in the United States of America when our paths crossed.
How did you propose to her?
Cobhams: I did it the conventional way; I went on my knees, asked her to marry me and slipped the ring on her finger.
Did you nurse any fears that she might turn down your proposal?
Cobhams: Yes, I was scared because I wasn't too sure of her response. When you are really in love, you don't walk around thinking because you are the man, a woman would readily want to get married to you.
Do you sometimes wish you could regain your sight even for a day?
Cobhams: Yes, I would love to regain my sight even if it is for one day just to see my wife’s face. That is one of the things that would make her happy.
Do you ever wish he had his sight just to see what you look like?
Ojuola: No, I don't and I have never wanted him to have his sight for the reason you mentioned. If I ever want him to have his sight, it is because I wish he can see more of everyday things. For instance, if I am narrating an incident to him or if there is something really nice I want to show him, at times like that I wish he could see. Because he is my gist partner, I often wish he can see the expression on my face when we are talking.