Multitasking Benji strikes back with a song!

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Βenji Adeyemo is famous and loved in Greece for many reasons. One of them is that he is the coolest yoga teacher in town. Another that he performs extremely and extravagantly in places like Shamone. Another because he started as a dancer in Anna Vissis’ amazing summer show at Asteria in 2000. He spends summers in Mykonos – teaching hot yoga and privately- and winters in downtown Athens.

He just released a brand new fantastic track and finally replied to this mini Cosmopoliti interview!

When did you come to Greece and why?

I came to Greece the first time in the summer of 2000,i was a dancer then and Anna Vissi took the dancers from London for her show at Asteria.

What was the first thing you didi when you came to Greece?

Have a Greek Salad!!
When did you start to give yoga classes?

I took my yoga teacher training at NYSY Studios in 2006,and then about a year later i started giving ‘new to yoga’ classes at the studio.
What s your opinion on hot yoga.

I love Hot Yoga,yoga is yoga for me,whether it’s in a cold room,hot room,blue room or green room my teaching will stay the same.The important thing is to introduce people to the mat.
How come you didn’t leave Greece with the crisis?

A lot of people ask me that but I love living in Greece and want to continue doing so as long as i can do the things i want to do,also in a time of crisis people re evaluate what they’re doing and get more creative which is great.

Did you learn the language?

Errr next question!!,actually i do speak Greek,i make many mistakes but that’s the best way to learn.
What do you do now – all activities..

I practice and teach yoga,i have a drag act called Miss Diamond,and i’m a singer/songwriter.
Where do you like to hang out in Athens?

Well I’m a house head so I’m usually at The Loft-Gazaki,Mikro Laodikis,Pixi,Dot or Playground.

Where do you spend your holidays?

The last two years I’ve spent my summers holidaying and teaching in Mykonos, I ‘m crazy about that island i can work,relax and get to see great DJ’s play.
Do you watch greek news, tv etc?

I used to,to help me with my Greek but i don’t have a tv anymore.
You are very popular – everybody knows you somehow. How come?

I guess because I’ve done a lot of tv/theatre/bouzoukia/club work,and now I’ve moved into music.
Where do you live in Athens and why did you chose this neighborhood.

I live in Neos Kosmos,my first Greek friend lived in this area so it’s an area i became used to,and it’s central which i need for work.
How do you think greeks treat foreign people?

You want to get me into trouble!!,i’ve had no problems with Greeks and have been warmly received,a lot of time you get what you give,i’m always on a positive tip and i get that in return.
Do you have greek friends or hang out with english people more?

I have more Greek friends than English.
What sign are you?

Aries.
What is your favorite music. Any fav greek singers, artist?

Big time into house music,it’s the music i make and i love it!,but i also like r n b,soul,funk some pop,i love ballads too.
Do you plan on staying or leaving us soon?

Staying,you don’t get rid of me that easily!

Benjies’ Bio..

Television Credits:
– Greek Idol Season 2
– Steps
– Didi in Maria i Asximi
– Fame Story 1,2,3 and 4
– X Factor seasons 2 and 3.
– Ellada Exeis Talento (Greece Got Talent)
– 2 Unlimited, World Music Awards
– Cliff Richard, Top Of Then Pops
– Paul McKenna Show with Lulu and Bobby Womack
– Smash Hits Poll Winners Party with Danni Minogue
– Kylie Minogue,Top Of The Pops
– Judy Cheeks, Top of The Pops
– 2 Unlimited, Top of The PopsTheatre Credits:
– Dyo Treli Treli Paragogi (The Producers) sto Theatro Aliki,
– To Klouvi Me Tis Trelles (Le Cage Aux Folles) sto Theatro Pallas
– Piretos To Savato Vradi (Saturday Night Fever) sto Theatro VemboWest End Theatre London:
– Saturday Night Fever, London Palladium Theatre (Original Cast)
– Fame, Cambridge Theatre (Original Cast)
– Starlight Express, New Victoria Theatre
– Cliff Richard, From A Distance UK TourBouzoukia Credits:
– Anna Vissi
– Pegy Zina
– Nikos Vertis
– Mazonakis
– Notis SfakianakisPop Video Credits:
– The Brand New Heavies
– Baby D
– Bananarama
– Shirley Lewis
– Carter USM
– Alyson Williams

Fashion Show Credits:
– John Richmond
– Adidas
– Ellesse
– Roba Di Kappa
– Lotto