There is no way you would not notice him in a crowd. And that is not just because of his very cool mien, or his clean dark complexion. But more because of his very imposing physique and the fascinating panache with which he carries himself with every step he takes into the crowd despite his starture. Without mincing words, Taiwo Oguntade popularly known as Taye Elesemeta, is an artiste who happens to be among those in the foreground of the Ogun State entertainment circuit.
You may not like his music only if you have not heard him sing. But the moment his deep baritone voice titilates your earlobes and the accompanying lyrics of his Highlife/Juju music sink in, one may not have any other choice other than become a fan of the very talented artiste. And that is no magic but rather, a product of his ability to read the mood of his audience before dipping into his repertoir to dish out to them the kind of music they desire to hear. No wonder his patronage is dominated by people of means and class who value quality entertainment.
Saheed Ojubanire Online had an interactive session with Taye Elesemeta few days back at his Big Tee Organization office situated at no 5, Ligegere Street, Ake, Abeokuta, behind Alake's Palace, where a number of issues were discussed about his flourishing career. And wait for this, he expressed himself clearly and fluently in immaculate Queen's English unlike most of the indigenous artistes out there. Meanwhile, out of several others, one of the areas of interest discussed was his relationship with other Abeokuta based top artistes like Fuji music star, Alhaji Sefiu Alao Adekunle (Agbara Orin), Crossover artiste, Wole Papa and Juju/Gospel singer, Alayo Melody Singer.
And hear him about Sefiu Alao: " he is my brother; I love him so much. As a matter of fact, some years ago, we used to be neighbours. He was living next house to mine and our windows were actually backing each other. It was from there he moved to his personal house and I moved into mine too. That is how close we have been."
According to Big Tee, his relationship is also very cordial with other top artistes in the city whose genre of music are even more similar to his than that of Sefiu Alao such as Wole Papa and Alayo Melody Singer. He sums everything up that he does not believe in what is called "Orogun Owo" (Industry Rivalry) because he is never the jealous type.
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