Sasona Olusola ... by Michelle Moore

By Michelle Moore

(Entertainment/Lifestyle Reporter)

I first discovered this young talented musician using his gifts for the glory of God, in Hamilton Ontario at KWC (Kingdom Worship Center) church. I immediately saw the joy on his face while his fingers tickled the keys of the piano, as sweet melodies filled the air!

I thought to myself....this young man’s gift is undeniable and it was at that moment I decided that it would be a good idea to connect with him on social media in order to find more about him & his gift for music!

His name is Sasona Olusola, and I had the pleasure of interviewing him.

SMJ: What age where you when you knew you were musically inclined? Sasona Olusola: I was around 6 or 7 years old when my dad bought me my first keyboard and a teacher. From that moment on the inclination was realized.

SMJ: Can you tell us what inspired you to start playing music? Sasona Olusola: Growing up my parents were both my inspiration. They always listened to a variety of music even though they weren’t musicians. I remember as far back as age 3 my Dad used to play jazz artist such as George Benson, Kenny G, Dave Koz, Gerald Albright in the house and in his car. He also listened to bits of hip hop, new jack swing, pop and lots of Gospel. My mom was an R&B and Gospel fanatic as well.

SMJ: As a young Christian musician, what struggles and victories can you share with our readers? Sasona Olusola: I start by saying as a young Christian it is not easy to be a musician because the devil is very much ok with you playing music. So far it is for God. I struggled a lot when it came to faith because people doubted me in my Christian community. I faced a lot of rejection, abandonment and I got knocked down many times because I was different but God used all of this to build me

to be a strong soldier for his kingdom. I can add these 3 points. #1 anything you are trying to do without God is a lost cause. #2 remain humble because without humility growth becomes stagnant. #3 it is very important to keep a consistent prayer life.

SMJ: How did your family encourage you on your path to the music industry? Sasona Olusola: At first it was tough for them because of the kind of environment and culture they were used to but over time they learned to adapt and began supporting me.

SMJ: Who are your favorite musicians? Why? Sasona Olusola: I honestly don’t have any favorites....I try to glean from all the greats such Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum , Kevin Bond, Miles Davis just to name a few. I feel that it is better to be a sponge and soak up all the different talent that has come before me to improve my craft! SMJ: What is your vision for the next 5 years? Sasona Olusola: My vision for the next 5 years is to try rebuilding and restoring music back to being a thing of emotions such as love and happiness and to promote the message.

SMJ: What advice would you offer to anyone who would like to become a Christian musician? Sasona Olusola: Model your life and practice after God and his Word. Let him always be your source in anything.

SMJ: Do you have any upcoming projects you are working on, that you would like to share with our readers? Where can our readers hear your music? Sasona Olusola: I am currently working on a Jazz Christmas album and would be sharing the date on all social media platforms soon. So stay tuned! I promote all music and fun s tuff on my social media platforms. You can follow me on Instagram @osmuzic.My linktree is linktr.ee/Osmusic/ And you can find me on YouTube by searching Sasona Olusola