Temilayo Abodunrin
Temilayo Abodunrin | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2009年11月19日) 19 November 2009 (age 15) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Website | https://temilayoabodunrin.com/ |
Temilayo Abodunrin (born 19 November 2009) is a Nigerian saxophonist.[1] She is best known for her Duduke and Jowo cover versions.[1] [2]
Background
[edit ]Temilayo Abodunrin hails from Offa in Kwara State, central Nigeria.[3] [4] She has two brothers who also play musical instruments. She attended Parara Music School when her parents found out about her interest in music.[5]
Career
[edit ]Temilayo Abodunrin started playing the saxophone at the age of six.[3] She has performed at many concerts sharing the same stage with famous Nigerian artists like Johnny Drille, Tope Alabi, Makayla Malaka, Wole Oni and some others.[4] [6] [7] [8] Temilayo, the multi talented star has also made her debut in the film titled "The Weight" written by Tope Alabi. Temilayo is best known for her cover version of Duduke by Simi and Jowo by Davido which gained wide acceptance.
In an interview with Nigeria Tribune, Temilayo reviewed that she started as a keyboardist before she became a saxophonist.[4] In the interview, she said she attended a concert where she was invited to play the keyboard and she met other kids like her playing the saxophone. She said, hearing the beautiful sound made her learn the saxophone. She debuted her first official single titled AYO in 2020.[9] She teamed up with Grammy Award nominee Bankulli and award-winning music producer RotimiKeys. The Ooni of Ife cameo-ed in the music video.
Performances
[edit ]In 2019, Temilayo Abodunrin was invited to perform at season 11 of the Channels International Kids Cup.[10]
Awards
[edit ]On 3 January 2021, she was part of the Ogo Yoruba Awards (O.Y.A) 2020.[11] [12]
See also
[edit ]External links
[edit ]- Official website Archived 2022年06月28日 at the Wayback Machine
References
[edit ]- ^ a b "MEET NINE-YEAR-OLD SAXOPHONIST THAT IS TAKING THE MUSIC WORLD BY STORM". BCK Online. 2019年02月25日. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ "Davido Gifts Saxophonist Who Did Magic With His 'Jowo' Track N500,000". GhGossip. 2021年02月05日. Archived from the original on 2022年10月23日. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ a b Ayoola, Simbiat (2018年11月08日). "8-year-old girl Temilayo Abodunrin shows the world her skills playing saxophone". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ a b c tribuneonlineng (July 4, 2020). "I don't feel popular; I just know I am appreciated —Wonder kid, Temilayo Abodunrin". Tribune Online Nigeria. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ "Temilayo Abodunrin, teen saxist extols God, inspires listeners". guardian.ng. 30 December 2018. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ "Who Get Ear Vol. 106: Here are the 10 songs you need to play this week". Pulse Nigeria. 2020年08月18日. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ "'Pipo say I dey heal dem wit my Saxophone'". BBC News Pidgin. 2019年03月25日. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ "Tope Alabi leads Other Gospel Artistes to Hi-Impact Praise Blast". THISDAYLIVE. 2019年12月21日. Retrieved 2021年03月04日.
- ^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (2020年08月14日). "Temilayo Abodunrin, teen saxist extols God, inspires listeners". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ "Nine-Year-Old Saxophonist Serenades Players, Spectators At Channels Kid's Cup Final". Channels Television. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 2021年02月24日.
- ^ NewNigerianNewsPapers (2020年11月08日). "Ibadan To Host Yoruba Comedy Show, Ogo Yoruba Awards 2020 In January". New Nigerian Newspaper. Retrieved 2021年03月03日.
- ^ Hamed, Idowu. "Ibadan Sets To Host Yoruba Comedy Show, "Ogo Yoruba Awards (OYA) 2020"". Startrend International Magazine. Retrieved 2021年03月03日.