August 30, 2013 by Agency Reporter
Oladokun
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Despite
training as a neurologist at the Middlesex University, London, Taiwo
Oladokun, still could not suppress his love for music. Going down
memory lane, the practising neurologist at the National Health Service,
in Cambridge, in the UK, says it was a tough call, trying to win the
blessings of his parents.
“They were shocked when I started
showing an interest in music, while I was still in school. Their fear
was that I would jettison my studies as a neurologist and they made it
known to me without mincing words that they would not support the idea.
But my passion for music is greater than my parents’ aspiration for me. I
however assured them that I would not give room for my music career to
affect my education, and they eventually gave in, albeit, reluctantly,”
he says.
Upon graduation, Oladokun pitched his
tent with NHS, but constantly fought hard to suppress the urge to do
music. He soon gave in and launched a career as a song writer, singer
and producer. Fame came calling when he became a regular feature on
radio and television stations, in the UK. Yet, Oladokun maintains it
does not affect his day job as a neurologist.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Chief Ebenezer Obey and King Sunny Ade, the artiste, whose hit songs titled Angel and If I Catch You,
are said to be making waves on UK charts, says, “The younger generation
of Nigerian artistes have a lot of things to learn from the Nigerian
music legends. What I have on airplay is not hip hop that is influenced
by the western culture, but music that gives the listeners an idea of my
roots. That is the attraction and I believe the UK audience appreciate
this lot.”
He says he intends to produce
collaborative songs with P Square, Wizkid, Flavour and 2Face Idibia.
“These artistes have made an impact through their uniqueness, and I
believe in being very unique. My new album project will feature them and
my management team is putting the logistics in place to actualize this.
I believe I can make a positive impact in people’s lives through my
music. I also want to influence my generation and the younger
generations by teaching them that they can achieve their dreams by
working hard and not relenting on their efforts to succeed in life”, he
explains.
