Shola Allyson

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Olusola Allyson-Obaniyi
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Background information
Birth nameOlusola Allyson
Born Ikorodu, Lagos State
Genres
Occupations
Years active2003–present
LabelsThe Sola Allyson Limited
Website solaallyson.com

Sola Allyson-Obaniyi, popularly known as Shola Allyson or Sola Allyson (born on 24 September 1971 [1] ), is a Nigerian soul, folk, and gospel singer and songwriter. She came into limelight with the hit album Eji Owuro (2003), [2] which was the soundtrack album for a film of the same title. After Eji Owuro, she released albums including Gbeje F'ori, Ire and Im'oore. Her popular songs include "Eji Owuro", "Obinrin Ni Mi", "Aseye", and "Isinmi". [3] She is also a voice coach, counsellor and a consultant. [4] She also makes music covers for Nigerian movies.

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Early life and education

Sola Allyson Obaniyi was born in Ikorodu, Lagos State in the early 1970s. She was born into a Muslim family.

She had her primary education at Anglican Primary School, Ikorodu, and attended Shams-el-deen Grammar School, Ikorodu for her secondary education. At Government Technical College, Agidingbi, Ikeja, she studied Business Studies and obtained an NBTE Certificate. [5]

In 1997, she gained admission into The Polytechnic, Ibadan to study Music Technology, majoring in Voice and minoring in Music. Professor Oluwole Oladejo Adetiran mentored her music career. She later acquired a Higher National Diploma (HND) degree with an Upper Credit. [5] [6]

Career

Allyson started her career as a backup singer in the late 1980s, when she was thirteen. [5] [6] She later became a professional backup singer and worked with musicians including Yinka Ayefele, Gbenga Adeboye, Pasuma, Obesere, and Daddy Showkey.

The opportunity to make her first album, Eji Owuro, came when she met a man with a movie script in a public bus. The man initiated a conversation about a film he had just concludedshooting, titled Orekelewa. Allyson was called to sing a soundtrack for the film, which led to the change in the title of the film to Eji Owuro. When the film was released, the studio decided to make a full music album for the film. The album became a huge success commercially and critically, launching Allyson into the music industry. [4] [6]

Personal life

Allyson got married in March 2003. She met her husband, Toyin Obaniyi, in the church choir. They have three children: Ayobami, Mopelola and Obafunmiwo. [5] [6] [7]

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

References

  1. ↑ Anusie, John (19 December 2022). "Shola Allyson Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Education, Parents, Church & House » Yours Truly". Yours Truly. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. 1 2 VibeOnVibe.com.ng (29 November 2023). "Sola Allyson Eji Owuro Soundtrack Album". VibeOnVibe.com.ng. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Akinnagbe, Akintomide (30 December 2011). "GALAXY MUSIC BOSS,AHMED ENDS 3-YEAR RIFT WITH SHOLA ALLYSON". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  4. 1 2 Salami, Tayo (17 February 2015). "I'm privileged to enter into people's souls – Sola Allyson-Obaniyi". News Watch Times. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Sola Allyson – Biography".
  6. 1 2 3 4 "WHY I DON'T WEAR SKIMPY DRESSES –SOLA ALLYSON-OBANIYI". Nigeria Films. The Nigerian Voice. 6 August 2007. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  7. ↑ "My music heals suicide-prone minds, Says SOLA ALLYSON-OBANIYI". The Nation. Osun Defender. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  8. ↑ VibeOnVibe.com.ng (13 December 2023). "Sola Allyson releases first-ever EP, ÌṢỌ̀ṢỌ́". VibeOnVibe.com.ng. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
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