Olufemi Oladipupo Adeyinka artistically know as FEMI, managed by Kennis Music the Nigerian lead entertainment management, FEMI as he fondly called by his teeming fans is polished, talented ventured into music while he was in high school and now has become one of Nigeria’s leading R&B singers.

He was born in Lagos but I’m from Abeokuta in Ogun State, he had is early education in Nigeria at Maryland Private School Ikeja, then went to Government College Ibadan for like a year and later moved to the United States of America in this interview with the music star he talks about his music.

How did you get into music and the entertainment business?

I started with the music business by chance because I didn’t plan to, even though I love music and I was always around it. Music for me actually started late in my high school days when I took part in talent shows and plays with my friends. My high school teacher was the first person to draw my attention to music. He told me that there’s a possible future for me in music and that I was a natural singer. That’s when I took more interest by writing songs, recording and singing along with other artistes back in the states. As you know, the rest is history still being written.

Why are you into R&B and not other genre of music?

R&B moves me; it’s what I grew up listening to. The likes of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Joe, R Kelly, Jodeci, Donell Jones and much more.

Why the name Capital FEMI and what does it connote?

There’s a lot of Femi and also a lot of Femi in the industry but I am the one and only yours truly Capital FEMI, which means I stand out from other Femis and the rest.

What is the most memorable part of your career so far?

The most memorable moment so far in my career was when I had a show in Festac and I wasn’t going to perform due to some issues and the crowd wanted me to perform and I did and killed it if you know what I mean. I mean they knew my song and sang it word for word. Now for me, that’s something to remember.

Why did you sign for Kennis Music?

Without doubts, Kennis Music is the number 1 label in pretty much of Africa and they represent true music. The management has the pedigree and the platform to kick off my career in the manner it needs to and most importantly, they wanted me to be me, not drifting away from my R&B influence and genre. And that for me spoke volumes when my first single, ‘Never felt a love’ under Kennis Music, was released.

What have been your parents’ reactions to your decision to do music?

My parents in the beginning weren’t for it at all especially my dad; he wanted me to either be a doctor or lawyer, and not a musician. However, he came along after my cousin Jide Akindele and my big brother Gbenga Adeyinka 1st convinced him that I was good and he took time to listen to my music and he realized that I was good and today he’s my number 1 supporter, critic and fan but my mother just wanted me to be the best at anything I do and be successful at it as well.

Been an R&B star with preference for female-induced songs, how have you been coping with the female fans?

I have been coping very well and I have people who keep me in line like my bro and Baba Keke. I’m also so focused that I have my eye on the prize, which is success!

When is your album scheduled for release?

My album will drop before this year is through by God’s grace. I’m putting finishing touches to it here and there.

How and why did you come about the idea of your new single, “In The Name of Love”?

My new single came about while working with popular producer, Tee Y Mix on a remix song for another act, Magnito, which also featured Goldie. From there, Tee Y Mix got in touch with me that we should work together which I was so down for as you know Tee Y Mix is a top producer and we met a few times, recorded and came out with the track, ‘In The Name Of Love,’ which is talking about what and how we act just in the name of love for someone, how we lose it but at the same time, how we like it.

How has it been doing music in USA and doing music in Nigeria?

It’s been good; the only difference which is obvious is the lack of structure that our industry needs to move to the next, which I believe will form our tool to move to the next level. It’s growing so fast and a lot of amazing things are taking place that the industry didn’t think of. Again, we are being recognized not just in our beautiful nation but all over the world.

Finally, what is your idea of a perfect or your complete woman?

A God fearing-woman with class, and who will hold me down through it all.

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