Veteran singer, Seyi Sodimu, whose 1997 song, ‘Love Me Jeje’, was recently remade by Tems and earned her a Grammy Award earlier this year, has shared the powerful lesson he took away from the experience.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, Sodimu reflected on the importance of putting in one’s best work.
He said, “The lesson I learnt from recording ‘Love Me Jeje’ is to always do your best. When I wrote that song, I put in 100 per cent. That is why over 20 years later, it won a Grammy. So, whatever you do, put in your best.”
Speaking on the global rise of afrobeats, Sodimu expressed a deep sense of pride in how far the genre had come.
“I feel so proud because when we were putting in the work over 20 years ago, we always knew this day would come. Back then, we did so much with so little. Seeing all these young artistes and what they are doing with afrobeats, I feel like a proud father. It’s like being a Jay Jay Okocha in this generation,” he said.
The singer also revealed plans to document his legacy and give fans more insight into his journey. He stated, “I am working on a documentary on my life’s story, how we made ‘Love Me Jeje’, bringing out new artistes and possibly releasing ‘The Best of Seyi Sodimu’, a collection of my songs.”
