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Biography of Sola Allyson-Obaniyi

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11 months ago

May 8, 2024

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Sola Allyson-Obaniyi

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Sola Allyson-Obaniyi, popularly known as Shola Allyson or Sola Allyson(born on 24 September 1971), is a Nigerian soul, folk, and gospel singer and songwriter. She came into limelight with the hit album Eji Owuro (2003), which was the soundtrack album for a film of the same title. After Eji Owuro, she released other albums like Gbeje F’ori, Ire and Im’oore amongst others. Her popular songs include: “Eji Owuro”, “Obinrin Ni Mi”, “Aseye”, “Isinmi”, amongst others. Apart from being a singer, she is also a voice coach, counsellor and a consultant. She also makes music covers for Nigerian movies.

In 1997, she gained admission into The Polytechnic, Ibadan to study Music Technology, majoring in Voice and minoring in Music. She met with a prof.called Oluwole Oladejo Adetiran who mentored her music career, she later acquired a Higher National Diploma (HND) degree with an Upper Credit.
She was born into a muslim family and she went to various churches and one of them is CCC olushesi parish (apata igbala) iju ishaga.

Sola Allyson Obaniyi started her career as a back-up singer in the late 1980s, when she was only thirteen. She later became a professional back-up singer and worked with musicians such as: Yinka Ayefele, Gbenga Adeboye, Pasuma, Obesere, and Daddy Showkey. The opportunity to make her first album Eji Owuro, came when she met a man with a movie script in a public bus. The man initiated a conversation with Allyson, telling her about a film shoot he just concluded, titled “Orekelewa”. Allyson was eventually called to sing a soundtrack for the film, which led to the change in the title of the film to “Eji Owuro”. When Eji Owuro the film, was released, the studio decided to make a full music album for the film. The album, upon release, became a huge success commercially and critically, launching Allyson into the music industry.

Allyson got married in March 2003. She met her husband, Toyin Obaniyi in the church choir. Together, they have 3 children: Ayobami, Mopelola and Obafunmiwo.

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Blame me, not my religion, for my mistakes – Naira Marley

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March 23, 2025

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Controversial singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has urged fans to hold him accountable for his actions and to stop attributing his lifestyle to his religion.

He stated that while Islam is “perfect,” Muslims are not.

He urged fans to hold him accountable for his mistakes, rather than blaming his religion.

On his X handle, the singer wrote, “Islam is perfect, Muslims are not. If I make mistake, blame me, but not my religion.”

His post elicited mixed reactions. Read some of the comments below:

@Mr_Lasdon wrote, “This is why Muslims are encouraged to act according to the teaching of Islam, we should always reflect and be good ambassador to our religion.”

@Olumachoo wrote, “Well said! Islam, like any faith, is pure. It’s people who fall short. Judge individuals, not the religion.”

@MD_Jatta wrote, “Oh no, you’re the perfect representation of your religion—flaws and all.

“By the way, if you can read actual Arabic (which I can), I’ll pick a song from your terrible playlist and torture my ears with it all day long.”

@ObinnaCEO added, “No religion is perfect, just as no human is. Faith is meant to guide, not to claim superiority. What matters is how we live, treat others, and strive for truth.”

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Tems Makes History as the First Artist to Perform at South Africa’s The Dome

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March 22, 2025

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Nigerian songstress Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, achieved a groundbreaking milestone on March 20, 2025, as the inaugural performer at The Dome in Nasrec, Johannesburg. The Grammy-winning sensation brought her highly anticipated Born in the Wild tour to South Africa, delivering a spellbinding performance that left the audience entranced.

Tems, renowned for her distinctive blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and neo-soul, commanded the stage with her captivating presence, enthralling the packed venue with her signature sound. A highlight of the evening was her rendition of Burning, a track from her debut album that has been garnering global attention. The song, which earned a nomination for Best R&B Song at the 67th Grammy Awards, had the crowd singing along with fervor, creating an unforgettable ambiance.

The concert transformed into a midweek celebration for fans, who embraced the energy with infectious enthusiasm. Although Tems had previously performed at an exclusive event in South Africa in 2022, this marked her first major concert in the country, powered by Big Concerts. The Dome, which opened its doors in January 2025, provided an ideal setting for Tems’ deeply emotive music.

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Leo Edochie Dedicates Golf Trophy To Parents

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March 21, 2025

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Amateur golfer Leo Edochie who is the first son of Nollywood living legend Pete Edochie has dedicated a golf trophy he won to his parents.

Leo who recently bagged a Chieftaincy title in Port Harcourt where he lives, and who regularly shares videos of his golfing activities on his Facebook page wrote…

“I dedicate this trophy to my parents.
These two flogged the living daylight out of me”.

Congratulations to him.