I’m Very Careful with Women

I2017 was indeed a fabulous year had a lot of events, both in and outside the country. We had quite a lot of things to do, and it was a year of multiple groundbreaking events. This year, I’m definitely working on releasing a new album, but I dropped a single towards the end of 2017 from the forthcoming album. I’m still in the studio and I will feature a lot of artistes. But I wouldn’t want to talk about them right now. Watch out for it please, and the album I’ll drop this year would be my second.

My new single The song is just my own way of saying I praise and honour God. A line from the song says ‘I salute the Holy Commander; God is the commanderin-chief of our destiny and universe. He knows my end from the beginning and he determines the course of my life. All I’m saying is that even if the devil or someone tries to do anything in the face of adversity and challenges of life I still come to say I salute the one that commands me.

I do contemporary African gospel music

And it’s with some contemporary blend; it’s all encompassing, so that people even outside Nigeria and Africa can have a feel of it and enjoy it, but ultimately it’s gospel music. It is highly percussive, as we have the talking drum, the drum set, shekere, omele and the African local instruments. On the contemporary side, we have the keyboard, bass guitar, lead guitar and the saxophone. It’s a fusion of everything.

Artistes I have worked In terms of recording, I have worked with Nosa, Mike Abdul, Big Bolaji, Big Bob, and quite a number of artistes, and they were all fantastic, and it was cool working with them. Beyond recording, I’m also a performing artiste, and I have been on the stage with Tim Godfrey, Frank Edwards, Tope Alabi, Eben, Onos, and I learned valuable things from them. Why gospel music For me, it’s a calling. I didn’t just wake up one day and said because I didn’t have any job let me do this. So, it’s a calling. I went to school to study English Language and after that I went into PR and did Advertising and Public Relations. So, this is a calling for me and it wasn’t like I forced myself into it, because I found myself in it. But, I believe that I have an assignment and God has called me to this and I believe one of the assignments is to use worship to liberate people and win souls by depopulating the Kingdom of Hell and making Jesus more popular. I believe that’s the whole essence of my being in this.

What makes Tosin Bee exceptional

First of all, if I am not going to sound too spiritual. I would say it’s the grace of God on me. Sometimes, you may have all the skills in this world, and if you don’t have enough Grace backing it up, then you may not be able to travel far.

Secondly, is the fact that I am versatile beyond the Fuji thing, as I said, I do contemporary gospel music, as it’s a fusion. A lot of people are one sided but I’m able to blend both, which is rare. That’s one of the things that make me unique and special.

My relationship with the Redeemed Christian Church of God

By God’s grace, I’m a full member of RCCG and a worship leader there and, to the glory of God, the church has a record label called, One Hallelujah where I’m signed as an artiste. I see myself as an integral part of the fold and I carry the banner of Christ like I carry the church too. I see myself as a tool of evangelism. So, as the church is growing, the Kingdom of God is growing too.

My advice for upcoming Christian artistes

Whatever you are doing, don’t set out for money, which is a thing that is obtainable in every field. Money will come but you most put the structure in place first. Work on yourself very well, carry the right values and make sure you have the things people would look for, and can’t find anywhere else.

One thing that really works in the gospel field is the ultimate; the anointing which will make you go further, so it’s best to seek the anointing. And the anointing can only be gotten if you have right standing with God and, definitely, the money will come. Whatever you are doing, do it well and put excellence in all you do.

How I maintain my youthful look Funny enough, I felt that it wasn’t a cool thing, as people saw me as a small boy, but eventually I’ve realised it’s actually a plus, and I think it’s from God, and the way I take care of myself. Recently I changed my hair style from Afro, but these are calculated moves. Now, it’s a new style, so beyond that I have the youthful look.

My biggest aspiration as a gospel artiste

To sing and the lame start to walk and the blind get to see, the deaf start to hear and, I think, I’ll be okay. Also, I’ll be fulfilled when I open mouth and people give their lives to Christ. God has a way of glorifying himself.

How I deal with women I try to be very careful really, since there are lots of ladies around, as it comes with this line of work. But I try to be very careful, so that I won’t lose focus and won’t go off track. As regards settling down, I will, pretty soon.