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Africa Convened weekly conversational series “The Ask Series” held at The Waterside
Ikoyi hosted Afro-Pop star Iledare Oluwajuwonlo popularly known as
Jaywon. Tagged the ‘music’ edition, Jaywon took the attendees on a very captivating career journey he began 12 years ago.
Jaywon. Tagged the ‘music’ edition, Jaywon took the attendees on a very captivating career journey he began 12 years ago.
Speaking at
this edition, the singer said, “I am a deep thinker, it helps my creativity
when I write my songs.” “Every artiste is a platform on his own,” he added.
Speaking about his venture into music, he said, “My mother had always wanted me
to be an accountant but I had to follow my dreams; my consistency in the past
12 years has been for the love of the music.”
About what
motivated his song ‘Odun yi’, the singer said the idea was to do a celebration
song for December as the recording of the song was in November that year. “Late
Singer No More Loss was the one who gingered him into making ‘Odun Yi’ a hit,”
he further emphasized. He also mentioned that the song ‘Champion’ was to
encourage himself at a point when he felt he wasn’t getting what he deserved.
Recognizing
personalities who have helped his career so far, the artiste gave a big shout
out to Late Goldie for her continual support while she was alive; he also made
a shout out to music producer MasterKraft who produced his song “Facebook Love”
and “jawo jawo.” Advising the upcoming musicians in the event, he emphasized
that every artiste is a platform on his own so they should make good use of
their platforms.
Attendees
enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions, network and enjoy the unique ambience
of The Waterside Ikoyi.
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