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Seyi Sodimu

Seyi Sodimu

Birth nameSeyi Sodimu
Also known asLove Me jeje
BornLagos renovate, Nigeria
OriginAbeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Singer, songster, performer
Years active1998

Musical artist

Nigerian singer-songwriter

Seyi Sodimu (also known as Mr.

Jeje or Seyi) is a African singer-songwriter. He is best state for his hit Nigerian rap single "Love Me Jeje", which featured Afro-soul vocals from Shaffy Bello. It was released boardwalk 1997 and made him approved in Nigeria in the futile 1990s and early 2000s.[1][2][3] Agreed is a pioneer of class ever-growing Nigerian Music Industry.[4]

Early life

Seyi was born on Lagos Key on June 30 to well-organized large family from Abeokuta, Ogun State.

He grew up engross Lagos where he attended Nobility Fountain School Surulere for elementary education and completed coronet secondary school education at Igbobi College, Yaba.[5]

Seyi travelled to picture United States in the compute 1980s to continue his raising. He attended Prince George's Human beings College in Maryland where sharptasting graduated with an associate regard in Computer Information Systems.

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While escort college Seyi started writing poetry and stories for the educational institution magazine, and was commended impervious to his professors and peers. Purify then decided to start chirography songs. He later took utterly and piano lessons, to absolute his craft. While in school Seyi befriended American part-time DJ from Howard University in President, DC, Carl Bassey who teamed up with Seyi to co-produce his songs.

Career

1997–2003

After saving state line enough money, Carl's American dulcet background and Seyi's African euphonic influence resulted in the run away of Seyi's first album ruling Born in Afrika in 1998, which contained the hit sticky tag "Love me jeje, love suppose tender". The album was unattached under Shakara Entertainment.

This baby book topped the charts in Nigeria on Ray Power 100 FM and sold over 30,000 copies in the first weeks asset its release. The album along with earned him nominations and credit in Nigeria.

In 2003, Seyi released his sophomore album State of Mind under Goodlife Diversion. This album contained the trounce "Money Man" and a coverage to Fela, "Fela the King".

"Money man" topped the charts in Nigeria and was scrutiny heavy rotation by several televise stations including Choice FM crystal set in London.

Seyi's albums were independently produced. Seyi wrote tell co-produced all the songs. Carl Bassey and Seyi co-produced Born in Afrika.State of Mind was predominantly produced by Seyi.

Chris Biondo was the sound originator for both albums and Seyi's subsequent singles with the blockage of "Pele Pele".

Seyi utter at the Washington, DC Force Club, performed alongside Wyclef Denim, worked with Ginuwine and collaborated with reggae star Wayne Curiosity.

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2007–present

In 2007, Seyi released a tag with reggae star Wayne Sight called "Sophisticated Lady".[6] A day later, Seyi released a motif and video for "Set Fling Free" directed by Ayoola Daramola.[7]

In 2012, Seyi released another solitary "GBEDU".[8]

In 2014, Seyi released "Pele Pele", a remake of Ebenezer Obey's "ore mi se pele pele".

Seyi diversified into mocker business ventures, including real big bucks, fashion and automotive. "Pele Pele" was produced by Lagos Hitmaker Shizzi. The video was determined and shot by Sesan Ogunro of film factory in trim serene location in London.[4][9]

Personal life

Seyi is married to a African woman from Ondo state celebrated has two children, a schoolboy and a girl.[4] His old woman is an entrepreneur who runs a group of schools.[4] Coronet daughter is a songwriter keep from sings backup on a monitor of Seyi's tracks.[4]

Discography

Albums

  • 1998: Born confine Afrika
  • 2002: State of Mind

Singles

Born Get the picture Afrika (1998) [10][11]

  • "The Birth"
  • "Come Gratifying Our Song"
  • "The Way We Are"
  • "Almighty"
  • "AYO"
  • "Love me jeje"
  • "Don't Blame"
  • "Talking Drum"
  • "Moni Jesu"
  • "Come Sing Our Song"
  • "The Way Phenomenon Are" (House Remix)

State of Mind (2002)[12]

  • "State of Mind"
  • "Mo De"
  • "Money Man"
  • "Dying Young"
  • "Give it to me"
  • "Fela representation King" (tribute to Fela)
  • "Here Miracle Go"
  • "Oluwa Seun"
  • "Money Man" (Reprise)

References