How Legends KSA And K1 D Ultimate Inspire Me – Dotun Ogunlabi
The group leader of D’Future Band, Dotun Ogunlabi has described the duo of King Sunny Ade and K1 d ultimate as premium artists with golden hearts who wish well for upcoming stars.
Dotun, who leads the multi-talented Gospel Juju Tungba group D’Future Band led by Dotun is one of the most versatile and outstanding music groups known by lovers of heavy percussion and traditional music across the country in Nigeria and Nigeria communities around the globe told us that anytime he is engaged to perform at public parties and corporate events and the name of the two award superstars are mentioned as guest artistes, he gets excited and looks towards a superlative performance followed by positive words of wisdom and encouragement by them.
“I am blessed to have experienced firsthand, live performance with the two fathers in music and the exposure it gives my band, and the wise words from them have been the tonic which I drink from time to time,” Dotun explained.
The band is expected to storm the United States soon to spread its gospel of good music vibes which many find infectious. Leader of the band, Dotun told this medium that he prefers serenading their patrons in the Yoruba language not only because the language is well spread and accepted across the world, the richness of the Yoruba culture which covers folklore, traditional beats, traditional chants, makes it a listening pleasure to the audience.
Speaking about his kind of music he shared, “My music is exceptional because I have a unique and peculiar way of transitioning between all genres of music in a cosmopolitan manner.”
Dotun and his band have won numerous awards over the years attesting to his exceptional performances getting its much-needed recognition, appreciation speaks to why he is indeed a fan favorite. As the dates of his tour get closer he would be performing at some venues alongside several US-based artists as well as one of Nigeria’s finest, Laolu Gbenjo.
For Dotun and his band, they have been serving good music for over two decades dishing out a deeply rooted cultural melody laced fusion of traditional beats spiced with inspirational and gospel vibes centered on Tungba and Juju rhythms which fans can always expect to enjoy at every given time. So in anticipation of the tour, US fans can expect much more of his musical artistry.
With several albums listed in his discography and major singles that have serenaded the hearts of many, he is set to take his musical prowess to the United States of America in association with Sammek Moments Entertainment, one of the leading promotion companies in America. Asides from his tour, he would also be a part of Sammek Entertainment’s 10th-anniversary celebrations and an award for international recognition is also in view to be earned.
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Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple's Bite International Magazine.