For the benefit of your readers can u run us through your background?
Hhumm Hummm. #Clearing throat#, well I was born in the almost very late 80's in Lagos to the family of Dabo's. Am from a family of many, but from my mother's very own side we are four and am the second prince. Had part of my primary education here in Lagos and the rest in Ibadan and completed my secondary education also in Ibadan. To God's glory am a certified business Administrator from one of the universities in Nigeria *name not disclosed*. I spent most of my life here in Lagos before I had to travel to my home village in 1998 for my grandma's funeral with my mum which later leads to her death in 2001 'May Her soul rest in Peace'. And that's how my story began.
What made you choose gospel music and how did you started?
As far as I can remember I didn't choose gospel music. Music for me generally started after the death of my mum in my hometown back then, I used to have a group of then, we were 4 in number, so there is dis particular guy called NIYI a.k.a EJO who is so talented in Fuji music and he was my close friend then, so whenever he sings I play d cover of the pot to it, while other backup and record via my tape recorder then, so not so long after it started getting into me, before I knew it I started singing Fuji, to cut d story short, I started my music career as a Fuji singer but initially I had always wanted to be a Banker and a movie actor cause I was and still so good in acting. So before I knew it, I have started composing Fuji songs, so I did Fuji for like 4years, but within this four years I peeped into the gospel world but wasn't stable cause I had no vision for it. So in the middle of 2004 I have had some composition of gospel and also Fuji songs. so in that same year my dad came back from Europe after so many years, so when he came back, he was told all I do is singing up and down the street, "yes I remembered this, they use to called me Shanko, KonKonlo or Double-star back then OMG what a name". So shall when my dad heard that, he made a promise to me that I shouldn't worry that when I come back to the city, he was going to produce, promote and everything me, not knowing he was just joking, this made me to compose so many songs just for me to get back to him and be scolded for not focusing on my education but music. I felt so disappointed and down that it took me over a month to heal that pain. Well life goes on. So I was enrolled back into another school, where I dropped my Fuji singing thing to create an R'n'B group called "SOUL MATE" but honestly na me scatter the group myself with fight. But within the period I was in that school, I had feature in a movie already "JOMBO 2" as Olalekan Friend". Hmmmm, after d group separation, I went back to my Fuji thing, until one faithful Day God met with me through a friend who saw beyond what I was seeing and brought me a message of HOPE. That day I was preached to and was made to understand that God's master plan for me is beyond singing Fuji, that what I am doing now is the counterfeit which the devil and situation has presented to me as being "THE MASTER PLAN". Hmmm what a word that will forever live in my heart. Sooner than I think, I was converted and my first real gospel composition was called "MASTER'S PLAN". So in 2006 I will say gospel music started for me but not until 2007 that I had to move to my aunt's place, as a baby Christian and gospel mende, all I wanted to do then was to sing and make money quickly and live a sweet life and help people also, but we sure all know that the kingdom of God is following process before you can get success. But this I didn't know and my desperation to be known quickly and make money due to my Fuji mentality landed me in Prison for 3weeks due to my involvement in yahoo, after my release, my brother who was a gen second in a university fellowship came home and picked me cause I was the only one staying in a 4bedroom flat and no one to caution and mentor me and this was in mid-2009. So immediately I processed my university admission and was into the school Diploma program where I did my two diplomas. Now my university experience was where I totally surrender all to Christ, after my re-dedication, on my way to my hometown, God met with me again and this was where I was re given the mandate "To connect Man2God with Music" And that same year, with all glory to God, I and my crew were the first second of undergraduate student to organize a concert in the school and we had more than 350 students turning up for the event "IN MY LITTLE WAY evening praise concert". So I can say in 2009 I started gospel music minister and professionally. But gospel music for me started back in 2007 with the first gospel group I created then "SOLDIERS OF CHRIST".
For how long have you been in the gospel music industry and what are the things that keep you moving?
Gospel music for me "It’s been 8years of God's Faithfulness". Many things keep me going: But first of all God's promises, via His words and prophecies for my life. And another strong thing that keeps me moving is when I look back to all I have gone through, the food less night, cold night and all those pains that I went through especially for my mum. Bros If I give up, and then what is my gain? So is better for me to fight it to the end and see the glory. They use to say at the end of every tunnel there is always a light, so am willing to walk it through till I see the light. I can't give up; cause I have gone too far from where I started from, even if is just yesterday, I know I have gone far.
Who are your role models in the gospel circle?
Hmmmm. But honestly they are plenty, as in won po gan. Can't just mention all but will try.
1. Kenny K'ore
2. Mike Abdul
3. Psalmos
4. Pv Idemudai
5. Toeyoursea.
6. Bunmi Divine and many more, but now I will like to give the credit to my own PP "Psalm Ebube" he has really influenced me in a lot of ways".
How has it been, been a manager of Zion Music record?
Well currently it is work. You know it’s a new label, so we are working so hard, so that people won't say when "Him too has record label" you know all this mockery saying now. So it’s really demanding, but the truth is that am happy, cause it’s a dream come true, so also the artiste under the label OLUWATOMI S.U Drapman.
In all the songs you have released or featured so far, which one do think as the highest hit and made you known by people?
EBUBE DIKE prod by Pv Idemudia.
How do you get your inspiration?
These are the things that trigger my inspiration most times, if not from any of these, then I am just free styling. *******
1. GOD: The Alfa & omega of everything that has happened to me.
2. LIFE: it’s a rare opportunity for one to be alive. So every each day that comes around, am inspired to do something.
3. PROPHECIES: The word of God spoken through His oracles to me concerning my life.
4. MY PURPOSE: The reason why i am here on earth.
5. MY FUTURE: The untold and unfold story of my greatness.
6. MY BACKGROUND: What my family thinks about me, especially their bad tot about me.
7. CHALLENGES: The ups and down of life.
8. My coming Generation: Don’t want to fail them.
9. PEOPLE: The ones who have betrayed me, written me off, promised me and failed the ones who have been of great help and support to me and also the ones depending on me.
10. THE GOOD & THE BAD TIMES When I think about all these things, am inspired.
What can you say about your Facebook post with a Limousine?
Singing: JEHOVAH turns my life around, Jehovah turns my life around, he makes a way where there is no way. Lol, abeg na Joke and faith I dey oh. Well you know as part of the business I run which is photography "TOM & JERRY IMAGES" my denge post with that LIMO is one of my studio advert Job and that LIMO is one of our crops for those who will understand. Thanks
What are your next moves now?
Talking has Zion Music Record manager: Well, to God be the Honour and Glory, we just had an anniversary concert for Dabo Williams who recently marked 8years in gospel music. In some due time we will be releasing his debut album titled "GRACE& MERCY”. And also different singles from the signed act OLUWATOMI. And very soon also by God's Grace we will be shooting a new video for one of Dabo Williams Single that is out there. And also if you are following us of recent, we just launched our award brand "ZION GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD -ZIGMA... Celebrating the hard work of our youngsters. And the award is strictly for the upcoming ones. So a lot is still coming in from us to the world if Christ permit’s. As you know, this year is the year for every serious and prepared mind.
Can you tell us more about your new album you are set to release?
GRACE& MERCY is another album that is unique, it’s might to some people not sound different from what you have been hearing, but this album consist tracks that will take you back to the spirit of gratitude. It’s just a unique album of it’s own. Not competing with other albums but imposing on the same love message preached from other albums you might have listened to. But one thing I can tell u is that every track in "GRACE& MERCY album is minister to u, either in praise or worship, u will be ministered to. Which is Produced by different young and anointed music producers. Just watch out!!!
What should we be expecting from you this year?
Please all I want you to expect from me this year is importation. Cause this is what we are set out to do this year. To positively impart many lives as possible as we can. And I believe with your support we can make a change in the gospel industry
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