Iseoluwa Abidemi
Iseoluwa Abidemi (born 18 December 2004) is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and the convener of Iseoluwa Concerts.[1][2] Her mother discovered her music talent at the age of five and put her in her school choir providing backup and taking lead roles. She released her self-titled debut single Iseoluwa in 2017 and her debut album Yes I Can in 2019. She was named the African Music Personality of the Year (2019) by the Continental Child Summit and Awards in Africa.
Life and music career
[edit]Abidemi was born in Shimawa, Ogun State, Nigeria as the eldest of three children. She attended Emerald Primary School before moving on to Chrisland High School.[3] She started showing her music talent at home by singing along gospel tracks on television at the age of five. Her mother, a singer in her church discovered the talent and put her in her school choir taking lead and backup roles.[4][5] In 2017, she released her debut single Iseoluwa[6] and held her 2017 maiden live performance named The Iseoluwa Concert, which she also performed again in 2018.[7] She released her debut album Yes I Can in 2019 with hit tracks such as Mo ti G’oke’[8][2] and Just Praise produced by Wole Oni Music Production record label. She conducted another concert in 2019 in Lagos called the Iseoluwa Live In Concert to promote her new album.[9] Abidemi explained that the purpose of the Yes I Can album is to tell young people that they should "believe in themselves and never give up at any point in time".[10]
Abidemi has stated that while "music is my passion", she would also like to study law academically.[11] She considers singers like Aṣa and Nathaniel Bassey her musical inspirations.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Nwanne, Chuks (February 17, 2018). "Iseoluwa… Another kid star steps out bold". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b Adeola, Dayo (September 14, 2019). "Iseoluwa Abidemi soars in 'Mo ti G'oke'". The Punch. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "A Rising Star". This Day. September 8, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Ebirim, Juliet (May 27, 2018). "I wish I could meet with the president – Iseoluwa Abidemi, teen gospel act". Vanguard. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "14-year-old's Iseoluwa eyes shutting down Eko Hotel". The Nation. October 6, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Sesan (August 19, 2017). "Our society's filled with immoral songs –Iseoluwa". The Punch. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Uche (November 12, 2019). "Iseoluwa Abidemi releases new single, announces new album, NGO launch". Lailas News. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ "Young Star, Iseoluwa, Releases New Single 'Yes, I Can', Announces Album And NGO Launch". Nigerian Tribune. November 8, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Akutu, Geraldine (October 20, 2019). "Abidemi In Lagos for Iseoluwa Concert". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "'Yes I Can album dear to my heart'". The Sun (Nigeria). November 16, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "12 year-old singer, Iseoluwa drops 'Iseoluwa'". Vanguard. August 18, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Kid Star, Iseoluwa Unveils Maiden Album". This Day. August 25, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via ProQuest.