Inspiration makes the difference in my songs – Princess Abiola Balogun

 One desire of General Prince Adekunle, Shina Peters’
mentor, is for at least, one of his children to follow
his musical footsteps. As a king scrutinizes every
pregnancy of his wife in expectation of an heir, the
Prince, over the years, had monitored his children
closely, trying to spot the one who carries his musical
DNA.
One day, he was to shout, “Eureka!” (I’ve found it!).
What the music General was searching for, he found
in her daughter, Princess Abiola Adekunle Balogun!
Her voice was electrifying. Her sense of rhythm was
beyond what mere training could impart, showing it
was an inherited trait. Singing in the choir had re-
enforced those musical talents. By the time her
father said to her, “go and record some songs,”
Princess Abiola Adekunle Balogun said she had no
song to record.
However, propelled by destiny, the Princess began to
experiment with composition. But she was to earn
the trademark of all stars: initial rejection. Her choir
rejected the songs she composed. “But I never
allowed the rejections to discourage me,” she said.
“Rather, I became more dedicated to my work in the
choir and focused on Jesus until I started receiving
songs from Him.”
The outcome for both the Prince and the Princess
was a dream-come-true when in June 2015, Princess
Abiola Balogun released the album titled Ore Oluwa
Po, a five-tracker parading numbers like High Praise,
Igbe Aye laisi Jesu, I need Your Help, Will You Make
Heaven?, plus the title track, Ore Oluwa Po lori Mi
(His goodness is immeasurable).
The album was produced at Glory Music Studios by
the Obafemi Awolowo University-trained ace gospel
music producer, Pastor Kenny Fasipe. Before Ore
Oluwa Po, Princess Abiola had released two other
works, Mighty God (2005) and Worthy to be Praised
(2007).
Princess Abiola Adekunle Balogun was born in Lagos.
She attended Oluwalogbon Primary School and
Orishigun High School, Ketu, Lagos, where she served
as school prefect. She later went to the Word Bible
Theological Seminary for her diploma in theology.
Asked what makes her music outstanding on the
present day music scene which is flooded with
musicians and their songs, Princess Abiola answered,
“Inspiration,” referring to her source of inspiration –
Jesus, who gave her the anointing to make good
music, since anointing, they say, makes the
difference.
The core of her message is that Jesus is the King of
all kings, and that life without Him is vanity. “I would
like to tell people never to give up on their dreams
because quitters never win. Work towards your goal
to achieve your purpose in life. Be kind, loving and
caring to others, most especially the less privileged.
And finally, put God first in all things,” she said