His nickname is very popular in Abeokuta.When you have rocked and dominated Abeokuta music scene for over 2 decades,why won’t your stage name become a household name.That is why in Abeokuta,everyone knows that nickname Segun Rockers.All the big boys rever him because he has been around for ages doing the same thing he knows how best to do.
He is talented. And good at what he does.He is blessed with this baritone voice that intoxicates many of his fans.The way he switches effortlessly from highlife to Juju to Fuji to Folk songs thrill many to no end.
A few days back, he told Citypeople his story.Its very interesting.Below are excerpts of the interview.
Please tell us about yourself. Introduce yourself…..
My name is Olusegun Ademolu Olorunlowosoromi Adeniji.I am from Abeokuta, Igbehin.I am married with children. I am a graduate of Art from Yaba College of Science and Technology, Lagos.
How did you get into music?
I have been into music since i was 10 years old, that is the church choir. But i started my band precisely in 1999 .
What year?
1999
What do you call your kind of music?
Highlife /orchestra music /Gospel with Folktales.
Tell us about your life. Where were you born? Where did you grow up? Schools attended?
I was born in Lagos, Mushin to be precised. And went to christ central primary school ilupeju, ayedere Ajibola comprehensive high sch. Ketu. Then to Yaba Tech.
Why did you go into music?
Personally music has been part of my life, in the choir for several years and after joining so many band . Like Handsome Wale, later Jioned Abiodun.Admira Dele Abiodun at the Watchtower somolu. I became a session boy in Decca studio abule oja lagos briefly while i was in school. I settled in Abk later to open a fashion house called Wardrobe Ammenities. Before picking up music as my choice . So music has always been an hubby
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