Could you tell us about yourself?
My name is Juliana Oluwole. I am from Edo State. I was born in the 80s to the family of Mr and Mrs Oboh.
I began my education in Lagos State and attended Community Grammar School, Ipaja, Lagos. I obtained my National Certificate in Education in 2007, and got married to Mr Sunkanmi Oluwole in 2010. We are blessed with lovely children.
At what age did you become a singer?
I joined the children’s choir at a very young age and eventually started leading the choristers. I have loved music since childhood and, by the grace of God, I also learned to play the samba and drums while growing up.
What inspired you in the music world?
I naturally love music; music is my life. It is what I know how to do best.
Did you encounter challenges on your journey to success?
Yes, I faced many challenges. Initially, I had no one to guide me. One day, during my church’s quarterly programme, Olorun Agbara, a man of God, Evangelist Olayinmika Baba (Atabatubu), was invited to minister. He also sings.
During his sermon, he said one could be a gospel music minister and still teach professionally. It felt like the message was directed at me. Immediately after the service, I ran to him, knelt down, and told him about my passion for music. I asked him to guide me, and he agreed.
That was in 2014. He produced my first album titled Alatileyin Mi in 2015, and I launched it on November 22, 2015, at CAC Ibudo Agbara, Lagos State. Since then, God has been helping me.
I truly appreciate all my fans at home and abroad. In the music ministry, you must understand that not everyone will love you, but God will always assign certain people to support and appreciate your style of music.
At some point, it appeared you stepped away from the industry. Is that true?
I have never been away from music. Music is my life and gives me joy. Everything I have achieved today came through music. Even during serious challenges in 2021 and 2022, I held firmly to my calling and continued in music ministry.
What project are you currently working on?
I am currently working on a new single and also planning an annual praise concert. I believe that, with God’s help, everything will work out successfully.
Which of your songs is your favourite?
I love singing all my composed songs because most came during difficult periods in my life, and God used them to answer my inner prayers.
Some of the songs include Alatileyin Mi, Angeli Ogo, Iwoloba, Aye Mi, Wabami Gbe, Ipinle, and Onigbagbo, among others.
They are all divinely inspired, and I enjoy singing them to bless people and give them hope.
How did you overcome your challenges?
First, know God and trust in Him. Don’t be carried away by worldly things. Be patient and allow God to guide your path.
Do you still keep your old friends?
By the grace of God, I am still friends with them. I will never allow fame or popularity to separate me from my longtime friends. Rather, I use my platform to connect with and uplift them because God, who made me known, understands His purpose. It may even be a test for me, so I must use my influence wisely.
What has stardom deprived you of?
Stardom has deprived me of many things. It becomes difficult to know who genuinely loves me and who simply wants to be around me because of fame. I can no longer talk or behave carelessly in public, but I always try to maintain my integrity.
How do you balance being a producer and a singer?
There should be time for everything. Being a singer and a producer does not negatively affect either role. With God, all things are possible.