College Underground Magazine Issue 5 | Page 5

AYI JIHU - CHINA’S 1ST R&B STAR AND ICON (Con’t) of the world and brings people together. India Arie is also another artist I love to listen to, her words are so true and she sings to my heart. Let's talk about some serious issues, SISHA & SHE, and how you & some U.S celebs are bat- tling back against the campus rape situation. Sisha is a human rights organization that strives to ensure justice and the protection of human rights for victims of abuse around the world. Sisha international works with local officials to provide victims with immediate assistance and after care, to prosecute offenders and to ensure that judicial process protects the community. Sisha is based in Cambodia. In those countries the weak the poor have little human rights and pro- tections. We live in privileged places should not forget to help those who are oppressed and don't even have the basic rights. SHE encourages those who were abused, raped and assaulted to speak out as Silence Hurts Everyone. Speaking out seeking for help will start the process of healing, speaking out will not let the offender get away with it, thinking he/she is invincible and go offend even more people. It is important to stand for something, and bring awareness to people who have many advantages and privileges in life that someone somewhere else, is needing the basic needs. I heard through the rumor mill that you are currently working on a project with Steve Russell form the legendary R&B group Troop. Is that true? If so tell us about it. Yes working on it, how excited I am to work with such legend! He is truly amazing, and I can't say too much more about this beautiful song but it's in production and soon will be released! Let's talk modeling. What are some memorable photo shoots that you loved to do and who is your favorite photographer or agency to work with? I've been taking photos constantly from day one since I've started my journey in this industry. I lost count the amount of photographs I’ve taken! But I have to say my favorite is Stevie Eagle E, as he knows me the best and therefore knows how to make me look the best in photos! I enjoy many of the photo shoots done with him as I’m totally relaxed and the result always shows. Being extremely multi-talented, I'm sure you have had many highlights in your entertainment career. Care to name a few? The highlights for me might be different in others' eyes. The first time I performed at the Sands Ma- cau, I was so nervous and wished I was never on stage but I got over it. I’ll never forget! first time being interviewed for magazine, T.V and radio, too see myself on magazines, T.V and hear myself on radio was quite the highlights, become ambassador for FAAVM and SISHA,I realize what I can do to help others and encourage myself and others to do more.