Yellowfella

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Singer/songwriter Yellowfella, winner of Musicaid competition for Nigeria. He was voted Best Solo Artist for his song Promise.

Yellowfella developed an interest in music at around age 12 when he began banging the dinning room, table with cutlery and found it made a tune he liked. Later when he attended church he watched the musicians especially the drummer, after the church ceremony he had a go on the drums and found he had a natural ability and talent. People around him were impressed and so began his love of music. He started as a drummer in the church choir, without the necessary help from any music instructor and later learnt to play the piano and guitar. At that time, the talented nature of music in him, could not be hidden; as whenever he had spare time he could be found where music was being implemented.

He is blessed with a soft tone voice, that is calming and perfect for gospel music. The words of his songs coupled with this amazing voice can only make the listener want more. He guides, helps and offers hope and thanks to God. He has perfected his music over the years to achieve the sound familiar to his fans. If you have not heard his music he sounds similar to the singing due the Light House Family. He appeals across all ages from two to ninety two, his songs are a mixture of English and Yoruba. His music library features a lot of inspirational and cultural message, which helps to diversify his music genre across tribes and religions. With this, he is able to relate his music to all people, seeming to understand their present moods and situations.

Some of his major influences are: Nat King Cole, George Duke, Stevie Wonder, King Sunny Ade. He is also a sound producer and produces a wide range of music from pop to hip hop, rock, high life, Fuji, ju ju, dance, dance hall, raggae and much more.

This premiere singer and producer performs with so much enthusiasm, style and character that swells the audience into a spellbound atmosphere of music. He has toured most of the 36 states in Nigeria , performing both live and in studios and also playing the second fiddle either as in instrumentalist or a backup vocalist. You can catch yellowfella performing in leading studios across Nigeria . You can see and feel the love of music each and every time he plays and sings. He has played important roles, doing production jobs with artistes such as Kunle Kuti, Pasuma Wonder, Ayala1 (King of Fusion), Silver Saddih, Kuron.