Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Shola Allyson, took to her social media this week with a heartfelt message for fans, creatives, and aspiring professionals alike. In a spirited and culturally rich post, the singer emphasized the importance of preparation, intentionality, and excellence—especially when it comes to creative expression.
“Ẹ ṣé ooooo! Ọ̀nà á là!” she began, expressing gratitude and hope in Yoruba before announcing, “I’ve chosen the one I want ṣá. Simple yet elegant, as always. That’s just my way and it’s not changing.”
The message accompanied a video, in which she gave a warm yet firm word of advice to creatives working with public figures: “Research,” she said, “in this context is taking time to check out the graphics of my past albums/songs, how I appear generally, and all of that.”
She likened it to preparing for a job interview not just knowing the job, but understanding the organization and how your skill fits into their specific ecosystem.
“It’s the same thing when you’re going for interview in an organization… It is about how what you know relates to exactly what you’re working on.”
Citing the example of singers performing at weddings versus burials, Allyson stressed the need to adapt to context while maintaining excellence:
“Ẹ gẹ́t?” she asked playfully, highlighting the generational disconnect in a light-hearted jab—“Because all you these nowadays people…”
But the message ended on a positive, hope-filled note:
“I wish you all HELP and CLARITY!”
Perhaps most exciting for fans was the final reveal: ‘ÒGO’, her upcoming album, is set to drop on May 7th, 2025, across major digital platforms. Known for her deep spirituality, poetic lyricism, and authenticity, Shola promises to return soon to unveil the “steezy cover.”
#Yóòdáa!
— a hashtag that sums up her message of wisdom, grace, and intentional living.
