MISTURA ADEROHUNMU SHARES HER MARRIAGE EXPERIENCE *EXPLAINS WHY SHE MADE HER DAD HER FIRST MANAGER

Mistura Aderohunmu-Asafa

She was a kid when the story began, blessed with talent and zeal to explore the world with her music. Mistura Aderohunmu came out with Temi Ni Success and success came her way as she remains a force to reckon with among Islamic singers and in the music industry in Nigeria.

Her soj
ourn dated back to 2003 when she joined other Muslim singers to propagate the religion of Allah and the teachings of the Holy Prophet through music.

Mistura Aderohunmu-Asafa bares it all in this interview; excerpt:

“My name is Mistura Asafa-Aderounmu, a Muslim from Ogun state, Nigeria, married to an America based Computer Engineer; I am a songstress, and I have got six albums to my name with several joint albums I did with senior colleagues and others in the music industry.”

Reacting to the new album she is working on, Temi Ni Success as she is fondly called said, “Adun Igbeyawo is the new album I am working on. It has 3 tracks; Adun Igbeyawo; Tuntun and Asikir. It is quite different from what I have released in the past. It’s about the beauty in conjugal bliss, the beauty side of being married. I am married and sharing my experience with those that are enjoying the bliss and those that are planning to go into it, isn’t a bad idea. A lot is happening to people’s marriage these days, coming out with something that would make people have a blissful marriage will go a long way for a better society rather than domestic violence we have here and there these days. So, my new album Adun Igbeyawo is laced with so many things, it is inspiring and full of prayers for all believers irrespective of religious inclination.”

Mistura stressed further that, “This would be my sixth album, though I have done several albums with other artistes. My single album are six in numbers; they are Temi Ni success, my maiden album released in 2003, followed by O dun 2005; Ope mi 2010; Gbigba Adura 2014; and this current one; Adun Igbeyawo.”

Recounting her experiences so far, Aderounmu said, “Though it has been tough, rough but yet we have every cause to glorify Allah’s name. God has been wonderful to me and to His glory today, we have got lots of achievement to show for being an Islamic gospel singer. Having started very young when my dad used to be my manager; I was too young to face the challenges alone, so my dad had to come in and stood by me. Today, we have success to our story. I have been to hajj, built myself an edifice, got a good car; I am a graduate and also married to a handsome Prince. All these are to the glory of God.

Her response to those looking up to her, she said, “Many out there are blessed with talents, but no matter how good you are; you still need to understudy someone, this would create a good ground for you in the trade.

“Today, many do not want to serve; rather they want to become an over-night boss, this might be difficult, you need to serve and once you have served; definitely you will become master someday.”

I have got two great mentors; they are Alhaji Wasiu Kayode As-Sidiq and his lovely wife, Alhaja Hafsat As-sidiq. Their contributions towards what I am today are immeasurable. Alhaja Hafsat Sidiq is my role model, I could remember when I was going about looking for sponsors, the day Alhaji Wasiu Kayode set eyes on me; he was convinced I could go places with my talent. He became interested in me and even paid for all expenses incurred in my maiden album, Temi Ni success, though Afeezco later paid back, but he took the first move, because he believed so much in me.”

with her husband

Looking into the future, Mistura

said, in another five years, she wants to a big business tycoon, and housewife with lovely children living in America.

Speaking about her love life, she said, “I am married to a wonderful man, a very private person, an America citizen; computer Engineer who loves me so much and very interested in my call as a musician.!