I DISOVERED MY PURPOSE TO BE A GOSPEL SINGER- AYOMIKU ALABI (DAUGHTER OF TOPE ALABI)
An Exclusive online interview and interactive session with Ayomiku on Instagram on a topic "Disovery of Potential"
Question: Apart from being known as the daughter of the popular Gospel Minister (Tope Alabi) Who is Ayomiku Alabi ?
Answer: Well my name is Ayomiku Alabi, I was born on the 7th of May 1998, I’m in my final year in Bowen University, Iwo, Osun state, Nigeria and I’m a Gospel Music Minister.
Question: What was your childhood like considering the fact you were the daughter of a celebrity ?
Answer: It was normal, just like every other childhood, it was just there, in fact there was nothing so ambiguous about my childhood. I played around and had friends like every other child.
Question: how did you discover yourself and how did you know you would be a music minister ?
Answer: Actually, 4 years ago when I was preparing to get into the University, my Uncle asked me what I wanted to study and I replied and said I was gonna study Theatre Arts and then he asked me if I was sure that was what God wanted me to study, Then he told me that I should go and pray about what I wanted to study, then I prayed and God revealed to me that I was to study Music. I actually initially wanted to become an Actress or a Movie Producer. But it was revealed to me from God that I am called to become a Gospel Singer
Question: What else do you do apart form singing ?
Answer: I actually run Lilas Kithcen and also Lilas Hairs. And also I love cleaning.
Question: Who is the biggest influence in your life apart from God ?
Answer: Both my parents are my biggest influences, they are the reasons I do many things, they keep pushing me to be better.
Question: That amazing song you just released (A Friend) is very inspirational, what inspired that song ?
Answer: Well, the song was inspired by the Holy Spirit through my mum, on that particular day I met her and she challenged me and said I should be already be singing and have my own single, and that day through the inspiration of the Holy Ghost we started to write the song.
Question: What is the most important lesson you’ve learnt in life ?
Answer: Humility can take you far and Over thinking can kill you.
Question: Whats the biggest challenge that you’ve faced as a young woman with a purpose ?
Answer: One of the challenges I’ve faced is about Dressing, people have some expectations as regards dressing when you are a gospel artiste and then if you don’t meet up to those expectations you end up with some sort of backlash and criticism.
Question: Have you ever been in a relationship or are you currently in a relationship ?
Answer: #laughs🤗, Well leave that one to God.
Question: What do you understand about relationship and what have been your experience so far in relationships ?
Answer: #laughs….If you value your body it doesn’t really matter what anybody tells you, you’ll leave your body the way it is till you get married, and it is so much better to be whole when you’re getting married. If you have ever gone astray, remember that God loves you and so do I. I don’t think relationship is bad once you’re old enough to be in one and you must be mentally and emotionally mature to be in one. And its also fine to wait till a particular age before getting married but it might not apply to all cases but as for me I’m leaving all the matters to God🤗😊
Question: What’s your advice to those planning to venture into music just as you did
Answer: Don’t stop singing, there are some events even churches where you’ll go to minister and at the end you get 5k or 10k, sometimes they’ll even give you #500 naira in an envelope and even on some occasions all you get is a thank you. But if you know that is what you were called to then don’t stop, consistency is key. No matter what happens, since it is God's purpose, it will eventually pay. Also you must be sure of the ministry you were called into, you might venture into secular music and it pays but then If it isn't God’s will, it's not the best. I am not saying secular music is bad but it always pays to be in God’s will for you.
Question: Who is your role model in the music industry?
Answer: Apart from my mum, well vocally, i look up to Beyonce, she challenges me vocally and she's also hardworking being a mother and a wife. I also love Adekunle Gold, Simi, Ezekiel Ministries, Nicole C Mullen. I don’t know Tasha Cobbs and I’ve never listened to her music but I hear she’s really talented. In Nigeria Nathaniel bassey, Mercy Chinwo, Dunsin Oyekan, he challenges my spiritual understanding of songs.
Question: What piece of advice do you have for teenagers and youths out there?
Answer: Keep your sights on God and don’t let go of God and never leave his presence. Keep in mind that there would be challenges, be completely given to your passion, always trust God, Stick to God's purpose for your life
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A friend: Ayo ft Tope alabi
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