Lanre teriba atorise biography of nancy
That music is life remains an indisputable facts. Many who hitherto were of no enviable means have through music been catapulted into fame, riches and affluence such that they wine and dine with kings and honorable men. While some of these music acts are able to sustain opportunity and fortune made through art of music, some others are not so fortunate that all they made are no longer evident but history.
Indigenous gospel musician, Lanre Teriba entered stardom in with his debut album Atorise (Reformer).
As far as Lanre Teriba, famous Nigeria born inspirational music star who is better known as Atorise is concerned, fate has been gracious to him that he ranks among fortunate musicians who have not only been able to stand the test of time to have remained visible and remain relevant this far, but has equally found a way consolidate on his recorded gains.
Although armed with a tertiary education degree from The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, but Lanre was destined to attain prominence in life, not through his academic qualification but God deposited talent in him, music. As a member of the Kegite Club a socio-cultural organization that promotes African cultural heritage while in school, Lanre was only involved in music as a mere hobby.
He later made up his mind to become a professional musician. Fate brought his path across a destiny helper in form of a music producer cum promoter, Tunde Olokodana who believed in his potentials.
Olanrewaju Michael Afolabi Teriba popularly known as Arotise is a Nigerian gospel musician, singer, songwriter and minister.
The result of the musical effort, an inspiration album titled, ATORISE, Reformer which was released in year , was an instant and monster hit that reverberated across Nigeria and beyond. The effect threw Lanre into the spotlight, wore him status of a celebrity, music star, and a new beginning started for the church boy. Interestingly, twenty three years after the hitting the musical target, Lanre has remained a force to reckon with, waxing stronger, breaking barriers and setting records as one of the longest standing , innovative musicians among his contemporaries.
He also has credit for over sixty songs. In the same light, his effort has been recognized and honored with various awards. That sure accounts for why the popularity and services of the versatile singer transcend and appreciated across various audiences. I am an inspirational singer, with bias for praising God.