He is popularly called Likkle tee but his real name is Adelaja Adetola David. He rose from oblivion into commercial success with his hit track, Oruka. In this interview, the award-winning act talks about his career and other issues
Who is Likkle tee?
My real name is Adelaja Adetola David. I am from Ogun State. Growing up was fun but we had a lot of restrictions because our parents were strict disciplinarians. They are very good Christians too. I attended the CGS, Ibadan, and I graduated from the University of Lagos
Beyond Likkle Tee, who is Adetola David?
I am calm, cool-headed, down-to-earth and straightforward. I am also very prayerful and playful.
When did you start your music career?
Professionally, I have been doing music year 2000. I started all the way from church long time ago’. Different featuring before i now drop my official sing in year 2013
Are you facing challenges?
The challenges are just the basic ones people have to face in order to make it. Challenges are normal in any business that must thrive.
How far has your music taken you?
It has taken me very far. I was also in London for a festival. I was on BBC radio and television. That is big. I have been traveling and performing outside the country since.
How is your love life?
I am single for now. I am just focused on my career.
How do you react to attention from female fans?
They are my friends. I love and respect them. I don’t have any crush on anybody, my only crush is music. When I have made enough money, then I will develop crush for ladies. You have to make money because someday, you will have to raise a home and have children. My family members are all professionals and I don’t want to be seen as a lazy person.
How do you rate yourself among other Nigerian artistes?
I am just there. My fans are the ones who will decide. For me, I just want to keep doing my work. I leave it to the streets because the fans on the street determine how good we are. If they say you are good, then you are.
Who influences your music?
God is number one. I admire the music of Sean Paul, General Pipe,D’banj, Femi Kuti. I have different sounds, ranging from Fuji to hip hop and afro.
Have you ever had disappointments?
Yes. But we are strong and we keep pushing until we get there. It is not only in music alone, it is in everything we do. What brings about the evil also inspires the good and what brings about darkness causes people to think of light.
What is your assessment of the Nigerian music industry?
It is a good one. It is growing. Now, we have Europeans listening to our music.
What about your video, you promise your fans that you will drop it some weeks back?
Due to some difficulty we have to postpone it, but everything is well now, I have talk with my PR and my crew, we are dropping it in two weeks time.
Give a shout to your fan
To everyone that believe me, I promise never to let you down, Likkle tee love you all
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