You might remember the hit song 'stick-up' from your international music channel and maybe a few local ones as it was given massive airplay the moment it dropped. But what stroke me most about his kind of music was the cultural ambience and the smooth infusion of different musical vibe.
though successful now, the start wasn't as rosy. It all started when his father, a hard working Muslim Doctor and Mother, a hard working Christian nurse fell in love, married, moved to London and had a son. Leaving their families, luxuries and comforts back home in Lagos, the New York of Nigeria hoping to find a better life and a hand full of opportunities in the United Kingdom. Co-indecently they named their son ‘Adeshina’, which means ‘God has opened the door...’ Azeez Adeshina Akinpelu, formally known on stage as ‘Dotstar aka Lagosboi’ is a young talented voice from North West London but he has come a very long way from nappies and a baby’s bottle. Growing up in a one bedroom flat in East London’s Hackney Adeshina was forced to manage the small things that he had. His parents were not millionaires but they would do everything to keep Adeshina smiling, buying him pianos, drums, guitars and his very first Michael Jackson Double CD was the start of what lead him to become what he is today. Dotstar’s music conveys a great deal of African influence and this is because of his background. Regularly visiting the motherland to see family and receive inspiration he is extremely proud of his roots. But don’t let Dotstar’s young face fool you, now 18, Adeshina has grown into a matured artist, writing and performing concept and dance songs. He is currently working on his album (Untitled) and his mixtape (Introducing:Lagosboi Vol.1) while promoting his second single ‘She’s Killing Me’. he recently came back to Nigeria and spoke with ADA IGBOANUGO...
Why Dotstar
It was a nickname i developed from the area I'm from in London.
How long have you been away from Nigeria
I’ve been away for three years
Is this your first entry into the country since then?
Yes
Your genre of music
Electro/dance and hip-hop
How have people accepted it?
Well people have accepted my kind of music very well so far
What’s your fan base like in the UK?
I’m very popular with the youth and it is growing stronger by the day
What brought about your comeback to Naija?
Demands from my fans
Now that you are back, how do you intend to manage your fan base here considering that you are hardly known?
By regularly visiting the country for shows and constantly updating my on-line presence
Have you been able to meet one or two Nigerian Artiste?
Yes... Wande Coal, Dr. Sid, BankyW, Wizkid, Bigboy Omo- Akin, Jessy Jagz, Ice Prince
What do you think of the Nigerian music scene so far compared to that of the foreign?
I really enjoy Nigerian music and it can’t be compared to foreign music as it has its own sound
Would there be any collabos soon?
I’m working with some of the artistes mentioned and there will definitely be some surprise collabos on my album
What inspired ‘stickup’?
Experience in the club with the opposite sex
Any albums yet?
Should be out early next year
Would you move back to Nigeria fully after your education?
I definitely plan on moving back to Nigeria in the future
What have you enjoyed so far since you returned?
The food and culture, the night life and everything about Nigeria
One thing you’d take back with you
All the love that my fans and everybody i came in contact with showed me
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