I have hooked up 1,000 couples â€"â€" DJ Ronnie
CAPITAL FM DJ Ronnie Sempangi was voted the best radio presenter at the Annual Broadcast Forum Awards. Through his <i>Late Date Show</i>, he has connected many couples. <b>Pidson Kareire </b>talked to him and below are excerpts.
CAPITAL FM DJ Ronnie Sempangi was voted the best radio presenter at the Annual Broadcast Forum Awards. Through his Late Date Show, he has connected many couples. Pidson Kareire talked to him and below are excerpts.
QUESTION: What is pillow talk?
Answer: It is a conversation involving two lovers on bedroom matters.
You are nicknamed “Capital Doctor†. What impact does it have on your lifestyle?
This “doctor†thing exaggerates my lifestyle. It is doing me badly. It has given me a lot of work, but I am actually beginning to feel like a love doctor. Surprisingly, I do not use this method in my relationship because when I do so, my girlfriend might think that is how I behave all the time. At home, I am different.
How much did you spend on your first date?
To be honest, I never spend on relationships. I do not believe in spending on first dates. I do not do such things as hiring cars to impress a date. I think if I spend, it must be on a glass of juice. I am the worst lover when it comes to spending.
On a night out with a girl, what are you most likely to talk about?
I like her to talk. I want her to talk much while I listen to what she says. You get to understand her when you let her talk.
What kind of girl would make you less lonely?
I want someone who fits in any group. One who is comfortable when in a group and can make friends. I like a woman who can declare her love publicly. I do not expect my woman to fight or be naughty in public. I want a woman who combines both generations –– modern and traditional. One who can run my business when I am away.
What do you look for in a woman?
You see the problem is the crash. You may like a light-skinned girl but after some time, you lose interest when you discover her bad habits. She really does not need to be gorgeous.
They say most relationships break up because partners do not discuss problems for fear of upsetting each other. What is your view?
That is true. But I would tackle this from the origin of the problem, which is lack of communication between partners. Couples do not give each other enough time to understand each other during courtship. You may meet a nice girl and after a year, introduce her, but after sometime, you are not talking, maybe because you are not a good listener. This is because you did not understand each other during the courtship.
How many hours do you sleep at night?
Maybe three hours because I sleep late. So I sleep more during day and work at night. I do have a mobile disco and do voice-over for some companies and all of this is done at night.
When do you fulfil your conjugal rights then?
Conjugal rights? Any time is tea time. There is time for everything.
I can do that any time. There is no specific time.
When do you feel happy in life?
In the evening when I am presenting my show. Even if I have had a quarrel, the moment I step into the studio, I am in high spirits.
What does love mean to you?
I cannot define it. But I believe it is individualistic. Everyone knows what love is. It is being able to understand each other. To make today better than yesterday, to that person you wish will be the one to replace you as a widow when you live this planet.
Do you believe in the saying that women are a nagging lot?
Yes. But I also believe that guys are dogs. We are different whichever worlds we come from.
What statement would describe your personality?
Down to earth.
What quality do you admire in a friend?
I lost the person I regarded as my best friend. The late Bob Bashabe. He used to present this same show and my daughter is named after him. A friend to me is someone who never stops surprising you and is there when you least expect him.
What is your favourite drink?
If I was to stock my shelves at home, I would have John Walker.
On what subjects are you most informed?
My brain is mathematical. I am mathematically informed. I like figures. Give me a mathematical quiz and I will surprise you.
What is your colour?
I actually like two colours, blue and green, but blue makes me relax.
What behaviour offends you most?
Bragging. People, who show off.
What do you think is the major cause of infidelity?
One’s upbringing, personality and the people you hang out with. Everyone can cheat, but this can be controlled by the power of love.
What would you do if you discovered that your best friend had made a pass at your girlfriend?
I throw both of them out of my life. It may not be the first time it is happening. It is the worst thing to happen to a woman you love. And for my best friend? It would be really bad.
What approach do you use to resolve a conflict?
I tackle the problem from the root cause.
Of female features, which one takes much of your time?
The colour of the skin, hair and curvy hips. I do not like thin and straight women.
What do you like about Shakira?
She behaves maturely
Do you eat a rolex?
I actually love it; it is a quick meal, so quick to be prepared. I used to eat it at campus. but today, my babe stopped me even though I love it.
How many times do you laugh during supper?
I laugh all the time and all my life. I am naturally happy.
If you are to watch a video at night, which one would you choose?
I would watch Indecent Proposal on a Tuesday night because it is my dullest days. Indecent Proposal is about a couple that was broke to zero. Then at a party that the couple attended, a rich man looked at the woman and admired her.
The rich man offered millions to spend a night with her. Whereas her poor husband refused, the woman accepted. Fortunately, the rich man did not do anything because he wanted to spend a night just looking at her; he then gave the money to the woman’s husband but he refused it.
Have you ever watched kimansulo?
Yes. I watched it when I was on leave. Everyone was talking about kimansulo, so I decided to go and see. I will never go back there. There is no gain. Nothing. You do not get any satisfaction at all. You are only scandalised.
If you have a surprise day off, how would you most likely spend it?
Nothing. I would spoil it because my head is timetabled. If it was given to me earlier, I would spend it with my children, playing.
Do you argue with your stylist about your styles?
No. I sit and they do their thing. No need to order people around. Everyone is ignorant, but rather on different subjects.
How many couples have you connected?
I have so far three black books full of their names. I think if I was to count them, they would be more than 1,000 couples.
QUESTION: What is pillow talk?
Answer: It is a conversation involving two lovers on bedroom matters.
You are nicknamed “Capital Doctor†. What impact does it have on your lifestyle?
This “doctor†thing exaggerates my lifestyle. It is doing me badly. It has given me a lot of work, but I am actually beginning to feel like a love doctor. Surprisingly, I do not use this method in my relationship because when I do so, my girlfriend might think that is how I behave all the time. At home, I am different.
How much did you spend on your first date?
To be honest, I never spend on relationships. I do not believe in spending on first dates. I do not do such things as hiring cars to impress a date. I think if I spend, it must be on a glass of juice. I am the worst lover when it comes to spending.
On a night out with a girl, what are you most likely to talk about?
I like her to talk. I want her to talk much while I listen to what she says. You get to understand her when you let her talk.
What kind of girl would make you less lonely?
I want someone who fits in any group. One who is comfortable when in a group and can make friends. I like a woman who can declare her love publicly. I do not expect my woman to fight or be naughty in public. I want a woman who combines both generations –– modern and traditional. One who can run my business when I am away.
What do you look for in a woman?
You see the problem is the crash. You may like a light-skinned girl but after some time, you lose interest when you discover her bad habits. She really does not need to be gorgeous.
They say most relationships break up because partners do not discuss problems for fear of upsetting each other. What is your view?
That is true. But I would tackle this from the origin of the problem, which is lack of communication between partners. Couples do not give each other enough time to understand each other during courtship. You may meet a nice girl and after a year, introduce her, but after sometime, you are not talking, maybe because you are not a good listener. This is because you did not understand each other during the courtship.
How many hours do you sleep at night?
Maybe three hours because I sleep late. So I sleep more during day and work at night. I do have a mobile disco and do voice-over for some companies and all of this is done at night.
When do you fulfil your conjugal rights then?
Conjugal rights? Any time is tea time. There is time for everything.
I can do that any time. There is no specific time.
When do you feel happy in life?
In the evening when I am presenting my show. Even if I have had a quarrel, the moment I step into the studio, I am in high spirits.
What does love mean to you?
I cannot define it. But I believe it is individualistic. Everyone knows what love is. It is being able to understand each other. To make today better than yesterday, to that person you wish will be the one to replace you as a widow when you live this planet.
Do you believe in the saying that women are a nagging lot?
Yes. But I also believe that guys are dogs. We are different whichever worlds we come from.
What statement would describe your personality?
Down to earth.
What quality do you admire in a friend?
I lost the person I regarded as my best friend. The late Bob Bashabe. He used to present this same show and my daughter is named after him. A friend to me is someone who never stops surprising you and is there when you least expect him.
What is your favourite drink?
If I was to stock my shelves at home, I would have John Walker.
On what subjects are you most informed?
My brain is mathematical. I am mathematically informed. I like figures. Give me a mathematical quiz and I will surprise you.
What is your colour?
I actually like two colours, blue and green, but blue makes me relax.
What behaviour offends you most?
Bragging. People, who show off.
What do you think is the major cause of infidelity?
One’s upbringing, personality and the people you hang out with. Everyone can cheat, but this can be controlled by the power of love.
What would you do if you discovered that your best friend had made a pass at your girlfriend?
I throw both of them out of my life. It may not be the first time it is happening. It is the worst thing to happen to a woman you love. And for my best friend? It would be really bad.
What approach do you use to resolve a conflict?
I tackle the problem from the root cause.
Of female features, which one takes much of your time?
The colour of the skin, hair and curvy hips. I do not like thin and straight women.
What do you like about Shakira?
She behaves maturely
Do you eat a rolex?
I actually love it; it is a quick meal, so quick to be prepared. I used to eat it at campus. but today, my babe stopped me even though I love it.
How many times do you laugh during supper?
I laugh all the time and all my life. I am naturally happy.
If you are to watch a video at night, which one would you choose?
I would watch Indecent Proposal on a Tuesday night because it is my dullest days. Indecent Proposal is about a couple that was broke to zero. Then at a party that the couple attended, a rich man looked at the woman and admired her.
The rich man offered millions to spend a night with her. Whereas her poor husband refused, the woman accepted. Fortunately, the rich man did not do anything because he wanted to spend a night just looking at her; he then gave the money to the woman’s husband but he refused it.
Have you ever watched kimansulo?
Yes. I watched it when I was on leave. Everyone was talking about kimansulo, so I decided to go and see. I will never go back there. There is no gain. Nothing. You do not get any satisfaction at all. You are only scandalised.
If you have a surprise day off, how would you most likely spend it?
Nothing. I would spoil it because my head is timetabled. If it was given to me earlier, I would spend it with my children, playing.
Do you argue with your stylist about your styles?
No. I sit and they do their thing. No need to order people around. Everyone is ignorant, but rather on different subjects.
How many couples have you connected?
I have so far three black books full of their names. I think if I was to count them, they would be more than 1,000 couples.