“I Auditioned for Six Competitions Before Project Fame” – Tolu

Date 2016-07-27

Category Gist & Gossip

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Tolulope Abraham Adesina, with stage name TOLU is a Singer, Songwriter & Music Producer, Originally from Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Tolu was Born & Bred in Kaduna State. He started as a Chorister in the Children’s Choir at 11, His Unique Vocals Stood Him Apart.

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Tolu had Auditioned for BET Sunday Best, Set The Stage, Nokia First Chance, West African Idols, One MIC & Star Hunt, Six Different Competitions Prior to Project Fame West Africa, all in an attempt to take his talent beyond Kaduna. IMG_0217
From one unsuccessful attempt to another, TOLU’s passion and drive never wavered as he refused to take no for an answer. Tolu eventually Auditioned for Project Fame and was thereby selected to represent Kaduna for the Finale in Lagos State. In 2010 Tolu appeared on the entertainment radar when he made it to the project fame finals as one of the six winners in Season 3, his musical journey thus began.

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After Project Fame, Tolu decided to take the ball to Lagos and see where his talent would take him, this was a harsh low point for Tolu as he faced the industry, the elements of living with only friends to lean on, the constant trekking to radio stations and interviews and shows to be heard, these challenges never discouraged him from his goal.

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In 2014, Tolu put His pen to Paper, signing a Record deal with Alyhills Records and had the Privilege to associate with Donjazzy and the Mavin crew. This happened when Tolu met with Producer and long time friend, Babyfreshmavin, and Mr. Shawn (Alyhills Records’s CEO). Babyfreshmavin and Donjazzy convinced Mr Shawn to start Alyhills Records with Its first artist as Tolu. Tolu’s debut single ‘My Lover’ produced by Donjazzy was an instant favourite. Tolu jumped at another privilege to feature Donjazzy on his most recent single ‘Ifemi’.

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Tolu has recently dropped a body of work an EP to further showcase his worth and Versatility as an Artiste. The EP (Extended Play) is titled ‘3SUM’ and It consists of 3 tracks of different compositions. With tracks Like ‘Champion’ featuring indigenous Rap Artiste, Cdq, ‘Pretty Mama’ and NewTinz.
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Tolu continues to push, and this time, harder than He ever did. In His Words;
“I have a lot to prove and I intend to do so, God helping Me……”
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Connect with Tolu on Instagram and Twitter @iamthatolu

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