Diya Ojo 1

............................. I was born four decades ago to the family of Elder Samson Ajilore Ojo and Late Mrs. Obafunke Ojo in Omo Ofe Ilesa Osun State. I attended St Mark's Primary School Iperindo via Ilesa between 1970-1976/1977 I lived my primary life with my grand dad Late Pa/Elder Titus Amose Oni. My uncle Pastor T.O. Oni brought me to Ibadan, Oyo State in 1977. In 1978, I was sent to Good Will Electrical Engineering Company under the management of Mr. Gabriel Oladimeji and late Mr David Adelokun as an apprentice for almost six years. During this course, in 1979, I joined Christ Apostolic Church Choir in Oke-Imole Agbeni, Ibadan Where my talent was discovered by late Pa. E.O Christopher who was then the choir Director of Music and Church Organist, he taught me how to play organ, how to co-ordinate choir, how to compose and arrange hymnals and songs of praises.In his book titled Hymn Tunes of Glory, which he was unable, to release before his death, have about four hymnal tunes composed by me. In 1978, I formed 3stars gospel band and later changed the name to Gospel Proclaimer's Band in 1988. I have performed in various part of the country. In 1983, I met Uncle Adetiran, founder and proprietor of Chamber Music School, which I was one of the Foundation students and he was then the head of Music Department, Ibadan Polytechnic. He taught me the rudiment and theory of music to a notable standard, this I'm enjoying till today.Studio Experience: My first session in the studio was recorded at Iyanda Records in Ibadan in 1979 as a conga player and percussionist. In 1991, I came to Lagos for audition to join the band of Admiral Dele Abiodun and his Top Hitters Band, which I was admitted. This intelligent chairman {Admiral Dele Abiodun} gave me opportunities to excel in my studio performances and that is why he remains the best boss I have ever known in my life.To the glory of God, I have performed in over 100 hit albums all over Nigeria from-- Gospel to Juju to Fuji to Ikwokirikwo, Soukous and highlife music.I started my musical journey in 1995 December from Nigeria Palace Restaurant Owned and managed by Mr/Mrs D.N. Okonkwo & Mr Femi Onamusi of Buka Restaurant who believe in my talent. My own type of music is a modern juju that combines the rhythms of highlife, modern jazz, blues, Fuji, Apala, Dundun/Sekere and African Folk in a moderate tempo {moderato} Typically tagged as JELENKE MUSIC. Therefore, Diya Ojo and his African Rythmers band was born in 1995.My first two CD albums tittled Millennium Buzz and mind the Gap were released in November 14 1999 I am also a member of Musician's Union UK. Diya Ojo Music Elite Klub {DOME Klub} was established in the year 2000. Members of the steering committee are: - Dapo Durotolu, Femi Adepoju, Tolu Popoola, Teru Akinfe, Damian Okonkwo, Jaye Momoh, Alaba Yusuf, and Diya Ojo. In year 2001, I organized a dinner/dance tagged Couple's night, it was a success not just in terms of money but the idea of re-building so-many houses that are martially in crisis and to create an atmosphere for couples that have no opportunity of going out together, it was first of it's kind within our community in United Kingdom. 2003, I released my third album tittled Sound Of TimeI performed my ever first mainstream concert at the Purcell Room of The Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London on the third of March 2004 courtesy Joyful Noise Promotions by honorable prince Biyi Adepegba. It was a great experience and great turn out. 2006 I release my prayer song tittled The Lord Is On my Side.AWARDS: AFRO HOLLYWOOD RECOGNITION AWARDS 1999. OUTSTANDING JUJU PERFORMER; LORDS PROMOTION INT'L'S AEPEG AWARDS 2006:- UK INDEGENOUS ARTISTES OF THE YEAR: NMA AWARDS UK 2006: BEST ARTISTES OF THE DECADE IN DIASPORA; NMA ABUJA 2007: and many churches and associations awards. Recently, I was elected as the new and first President of Nigeria Performing Artistes UK (NiPA UK.) Watch out for more informations about NiPA UK.Charity: At present I'm supporting about ten different charity organizations, to mention few are Unisef, Action Aid, IFAW, NSPCC, Everychild, World Villages for Children, British Red Cross and so on; soon I will like to register my own organization in aids of unprivileged children in most part of Africa. I count my blessings and I give glory to God Almighty........................... .. .. ........................................ Welcome to Diya Ojo's my space a href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmZyZWV3ZWJsYX lvdXRzLm5ldC8/Y2F0PW15c3BhY2VhcnRpc3RpYyZpZD04NyZzPW5v" ...................................... ......................................