UK based Nigerian born sensational pop singer, Waliyah Adetokunbo isn't new in the music industry, she has been writing songs for over six years. In 2011 she headlined a sold out concert in London's Jazz Cafe which she organised and promoted herself.
The light skinned diva
who's from Ogun State is not just a pretty faced musician, but an intelligent
damsel and Chemical Engineering Masters Degree graduate with a past career in
investment banking. She just dropped a hit single, titled 'Rumours Has It'. The
newly released hot single "Rumour has it" which was produced by TK is
already gaining good radio play, while the video was shot in London few days
ago.
Expressing her
excitement as she plans to return to Nigeria in few weeks’ time, Waliya hinted
that she's ready to take over the Nigerian music industry with her unique style
of music and vibe."I have been shuttling the music scenes of Lagos, London
and LA for a while now. Then I also attended music writing seminars with
Pharrel Williams and other world famous music stars. Within these few years, I
have explored, learnt and had great opportunities; it’s been amazing all the
way.
“My next plan is to come
home to work with more of Nigerian finest producers. So far I have worked with
Sarz, Tee Y, K9 (kokoma), Sam Klef and TK. Music is my passion and also what I
live for it. I really have a lot in stock for my fans out there," she
assured.
Armed to the teeth to
make a remarkable difference in the music industry worldwide, Waliya has been
working on new quality materials which would be released one after the other.
Her CV boasts of an
Olympic approved song, "It's Time", was produced by Patrick Leonard,
a Grammy Award winning super producer, known for his famous work on mostly on
Madonna.
She
released her first afro-pop single "Ejekajo" with a listening party
in November 2012 under her own record label.
Waliyah
has supported stars like Tuface aka 2baba, Nnkea, Tiwa Savage, Omawunmi, Waje
at prominent music events in Lagos and London, also supporting D'banj and
Davido at boat club NYE, performing at the Ovation red carol, Rhythm Unplugged,
Boat club new year eve parties, Dj Jimmy Jatt's Lekki block party to name a
few.
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