Exclusive: Gospel artist reveals what she never be caught wearing, stuns in new photos

– Fast rising Nigerian gospel artist Ifé spoke on how she started music

– The Oyo state revealed her challenges in the music industry

– Also known as Ifeoluwa Oluwemimo, Ifé studied Mass Communication at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU).

Beautiful and talented fast rising artist Ifeoluwa Oluwemimo popularly known as Ifé was born in Ibadan, Oyo state. A graduate of Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), she gathered professional experience working with two different companies before she ventured into full time Music. Ife who recently debut her first single titled Olorun Mi is officially signed with 805 Records. In an Interview with Naij.com, Ife speaks on how her journey into the music industry began, her challenges and fashion.

How did music start for you?

Music has always been part of me, it all began while I was young. I actually started active singing as a juvenile chorister in my father’s church and joined the children’s choir at age five, I was one of the youngest, and as time evolved I had no other choice than to join the adult choir at age 14. At 19-years, I became the music director of my church.

So when did you become a professional music artist?

Music became my profession in May 2014, but I officially started this year in January with my new management 805 Records.

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What are you working on presently?

I am concluding work on the video of my new single titled Olorun Mi. The video was shot by talented music producer and CEO iFocus pictures, Oluyinka Davids and will also be dropping another audio soon, so watch out.

Making reference to your musical background, did it serve as a motivation or hindrance to you?

It actually serves as a motivation for me because the training and experiences I gathered through my break as a music artist charted the course. It boosted my self-confidence.

While growing up, were you influenced by any ‎artiste or old record?

Yes, while growing up I listened to several artistes and quiet a lot of them influenced me. The likes of Bola Are, Funmi Aragbaye, Toun Soetan and a lot more like that influenced me greatly.

What were some of the challenges you encountered when you started your music career?

Before I came across 805 Records, it has been a serious war. Infact I almost gave up at a point but God encouraged me and I am forever grateful to God for it. There hasn’t been any challenge with my new management, the journey has been wonderful so far and I am enjoying every bit of it.

What inspired your Olorun Mi?

My management 805 Records inspired the song. They motivated me to bring it out to the masses and I am glad they did.

What are your professional plans?

Some of my plans include collaboration with international artistes on different platforms. I want to hold a live concert home and abroad. I am also working on releasing my first album before the end of the year 2016.

You are presently signed ‎to 805 records, what should we be expecting next? 

Like I stated earlier, we’ve shot the video of the song ‘Olorun Mi ft. K’ore’ and it will be officially released on the 1st of March 2016.

How do you intend breaking the already saturated music industry?

I believe my kind of song is unique and different from the everyday songs being played or aired. Ife is a contemporary African gospel singer with deep traditional proverbial lyrics. God has also blessed me with the soothing voice.

What are you passionate about?

So many things but the important are life, music and fashion.

Why the choice of being a gospel artist and not hip-hop or fuji?

I am called to do gospel though I do jazz contemporarily and other genres of music.

What does fashion mean to you?

My definition of fashion is simplicity and style. I love to portray African styles as I infuse them in all my wears.

What would you never be caught wearing?

I would never be caught wearing any indecent wears.

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What are you most grateful for?

Am grateful to God for the gift of life and the precious voice I am blessed with. I am grateful to my parents because they supported my choice of career. My management for their support all the way and to my fans, God bless them richly.

Where do you see yourself in couple of years?

At the peak of my career; I see myself on International platforms, Local and International recognitions. Basically, to be globally recognized as an African voice.

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