22nd August, 2014
Motunrayo Idris
Prolific youthful Juju musician, Oluwaseyi Akinfenwa, popularly known as Seyi Akins, has expressed his intention to redefine Juju music in Nigeria.
The talented singer noted that the latest trend in the music industry is gradually taking Juju music out of the market but his brand will ensure that Juju music retains its reputable place as well as its recognition.
“I take time to release my albums not for lack of materials and the basic ingredients, but because I always want to deliver the best at all times. I don’t just want to release what people will feel terrible about when they listen to it. It should pass a message across,” he said.
Seyi Akins, who started singing at age 10 in the church has grown to be passionate about Juju music and this he maintains, is one of the drives with which he intends to ‘rebrand’ the Juju music genre.
Responding to a poser, he said: “I am particularly passionate about Juju and I am sure there is something about it which I can’t define but it is very inspirational and interesting. It has a unique style with which it is being sung and my role models are Shina Peters and King Sunny Ade”.
The 28-year old musician has two albums to his credit, his debut and follow-up titled Oluwaseyi and My Shepherd dropped in 2006 and 2010 respectively.