 Deborah Oluwa-Seyi Joshua is one of the newest acts in the Nigerian music industry. Having schooled and lived in the UK for many years, she’s back in the country to make an impact on the Nigerian scene. In this chat with Showtime Celebrity, Seyi talks about her family, life abroad, music and what she would have done better if given the opportunity to undo the past.
What kind of family values did your parents instill In you, and how much were you influenced by these values?
My parents are devoted Christians, so they passed on to us strong Christian values which have helped in no small measures to shape my future. In my family, we believe in the principles of hardwork. These values have kept me going spiritually and I’m very hard working.
What about your educational background?
I had my primary school in the UK, and came to Nigeria where I did part of my secondary school at Command College, Ikeja, Lagos. Thereafter, I went back to the UK to complete my secondary education.
I got admitted into the University of East London where I studied Music Business Management.
How did you discover your talent for singing?
My sister was a gospel singer cum songwriter. She used to sing to my tender appreciation. My fond memories of her musical exploits was when I was five years old.
Then, my brother was also a DJ and he used to spin his decks at home for hours on end, and all I did was to sit beside him, and listen to his music. My late mother was a lead singer in the church choir. So, music runs in the blood of my family.
So when did you actually start playing music professionally?
With the passage of time, I just found myself following their footsteps naturally, as I joined a community choir. And I had the opportunity of touring Japan with them on a yearly Christmas road show they usually organise there.
Then, I was only 15 years. So, it was from there that I decided to pursue a career in music, while teaming up with my childhood friend and a music producer H-Money way back in 2001.
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