Mr. Hype
Basseterre, St. Kitts (February 19 , 2015) – The Marketing & Promotions Team of Digicel St. Kitts and Nevis Limited takes pride in announcing that Bjorn Bassue, popularly known as ‘Mr. Hype’, has joined the Digicel Family as its newest Brand Ambassador.
Hype is the 1st born of both parents and hails from the vibrant community of Boyd’s Village. He attended the Irish Town Primary School, Verchilds High, Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College then Film School-FullSail University.
In a welcome interview with the local soca sensation, Bjorn explained that the alias ‘Mr. Hype’ is a spin-off of a character from the old classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde fused with a bit of the insanity, excitement, innovativeness and high energy that #TeamHype bring to the stage.
When asked about his extra-curricular activities, Mr. Hype further explained that “I enjoy working with Special Olympics St. Kitts-Nevis; I love the arts, dance, music, acting video and photography. Love volleyball, basketball and Football. His inspiration to give back to the local communities is rooted from his biggest role model, the Late Sonia O’Garro – “She taught me how important it is to value every moment of life and everyone you get the chance to share that life with”.
The always-smiling new Digicel Brand Ambassador shared some of his dreams for the next few years: “I have a few business plans that I would love to see develop a bit more thrroughout the course of this year. I’m also considering an opportunity to teach part-time Film and grow more as Soca Artist through participation in The Trinidad Soca Monarch 2016.”
Speaking passionately about his island home, St Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Hype conveyed: “I want to see continued growth and stability for our nation and people. A nation that continues to exceed expectations and stand out amongst the leading nations of this world. And finally, more freedom, equality and happiness for everyone”.
Ready to ‘get his hands dirty’ as an active Spokesperson for the telecommunications giant, Digicel, in closing, Mr. Hype expressed: “I pray for a blessed, productive and exciting year. I anxiously await the opportunities that allow me to meaningfully affect change in our communities, children, culture and sports. I am proud to be a part of a family Brand that believes in delivering nothing but the best to its customers. It is an Extraordinary delight; I am Hyped, Happy, Honored and Humbled to be identified as a Brand Ambassador for Digicel.Thank you Digicel!