MINJIN ADEWALE WAS DICOVERED IN 2010 DURING THE CENTAGE MUSICAL CONTEST;A MUSIC/TALENT CONTEST ORGANISED BY KENNIS MUSIC WHERE HE EMERGED WINNER BY POPULAR DEMAND.HIS TALENT CAUGHT THE ADMIRATION OF THE FANS INCLUDING THE CEO OF KENNIS MUSIC,KENNY OGUNGBE WHO THEN SIGNED HIM ON HIS RECORD LABEL,KENNIS MUSIC. THE 5FT.7,DARK HEART OF FANS WITH BREATH TAKING PERFORMANCES.HIS FIRST SINGLE,"TURNING ME ON", AND OTHER SINGLES LIKE BUNGA AND SO BEATIFUL ARE CURRENTLY HIGH ON THE AIRWAVES AND HAVE MADE THEIR WAY TO THE NIGERIAN MUSICAL CHARTS.
JK met up with Minjin and in the two hour discussion, the pretty-boy spoke about growing up, the competition that threw him into stardom and his future! Enjoy!
JK. In one sentence who is minjin Lawanson?
Minjin: Basically, Minjin lawanson is an entertainer.
JK. Educational background
Minjin: I am presently in unilag studying economics. I'm going to the school of performing arts in UK this year.
JK. What was growing up like for you?
Minjin: It was tough growing up with a single mother.
JK. How did you first notice your love for music?
Minjin: I started off as a dancer, and music drives dance. I also love to play instruments.
JK. What was your first time experience in the studio like?
Minjin: I was nervous and anxious not because I didnt know how to sing but it was fun all d way. It made me discover what I sound like.
JK. Do you remember the first song you recorded?
Minjin: It was titled kinimashe. It was a sad love song about love lost. I couldn't even afford to pay for the studio session but I raised the 15k after like 2 weeks; my mum lent me some money.
JK. How did you land the Kennis Music deal? How did it happen?
Minjin:I won the centage superstar competition and that was how It all started.
JK. People always ask me, do you know why he's called Minjin? Can you explain now to us, the history of your name?
Minjin: My mum gave me the name minjin wen I was a kid. It means my son from the most high.
JK. What's the best song you've recorded to date?
Minjin: The one am recordin now, it's a freestyle though. My fans are yet to hear it. It's titled "ma re di".
JK. What's next for Minjin? Where do we hope to see you in the next 5 years?
Minjin: Mtv award winner, channel o mobo,record label ceo and international collabos.
JK. I've heard most of your live shows are always full of life. How do you feel when you're on that stage performing?
Minjin: I feel like a king ruling my own world
JK. Who do you hope to work with in the music industry, both locally and internationally?
Minjin: 2face rihanna psquare wizkid naeto c iceprince chris brown david guetta nicki and 9ice.
JK. There's this new rave of musicians going into Nollywood, do you think you will ever do that?
Minjin: Yeah, but not the typical everyday nollywood maybe a big project u know like amazing grace and the rest of them.
JK. You're too much of a fine boy, how do you deal with the female fans?
Minjin: I appreciate them because when they love my music, guys tend to love my songs.
JK. Does Minjin have a girlfriend?
Minjin:No
JK: Why?
Minjin: Career first, I'll make money first to take care of my gal! So I'm focused for now.
JK. What is your advice to upcoming acts out there?
Minjin: To be persistent and pray and improve on their talents.
JK. Finally,if you we're to come back to this earth as a popular black-american actor, who would it be and why?
Minjin: Denzel washington! Because of his command, confidence and poise. He's absolutely amazing.
You can follow Minjin on twitter: @minjin_MrBUNGA
Here's the link to download Minjin's Bunga;
Minjin's Turning me on OUN;
Minjin's so beautiful;
Minjin's Bunga video;
http://bit.ly/Jznd78
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