Temilayo Abodunrin (born 19 November 2009) is a Nigerian saxophonist.[1] She is best known for her Duduke and Jowo cover versions.[1][2]
Temilayo Abodunrin | |
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| Born | 19 November 2009 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Website | https://temilayoabodunrin.com/ |
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]
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References edit
- ^ a b "MEET NINE-YEAR-OLD SAXOPHONIST THAT IS TAKING THE MUSIC WORLD BY STORM". BCK Online. 2019-02-25. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Davido Gifts Saxophonist Who Did Magic With His 'Jowo' Track N500,000". GhGossip. 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ a b Ayoola, Simbiat (2018-11-08). "8-year-old girl Temilayo Abodunrin shows the world her skills playing saxophone". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ 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 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Temilayo Abodunrin, teen saxist extols God, inspires listeners". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Who Get Ear Vol. 106: Here are the 10 songs you need to play this week". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "'Pipo say I dey heal dem wit my Saxophone'". BBC News Pidgin. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Tope Alabi leads Other Gospel Artistes to Hi-Impact Praise Blast". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
- ^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (2020-08-14). "Temilayo Abodunrin, teen saxist extols God, inspires listeners". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Nine-Year-Old Saxophonist Serenades Players, Spectators At Channels Kid's Cup Final". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ NewNigerianNewsPapers (2020-11-08). "Ibadan To Host Yoruba Comedy Show, Ogo Yoruba Awards 2020 In January". New Nigerian Newspaper. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
- ^ Hamed, Idowu. "Ibadan Sets To Host Yoruba Comedy Show, "Ogo Yoruba Awards (OYA) 2020"". Startrend International Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-03.