Singer Seyi Sodimu has shared the powerful lesson he learned after his classic hit Love Me Jeje was remade by singer Tems, earning her a Grammy Award earlier this year.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, Sodimu spoke on the importance of always giving one’s best in any endeavor.
“The lesson I learnt from recording Love Me Jeje is to always do your best. When I wrote that song, I put in 100 per cent. That is why over 20 years later, it won a Grammy. So, whatever you do, put in your best,” he said.
Sodimu also expressed pride in the global success of afrobeats, a genre that has grown massively since the time he first released his hit song in 1997.
“I feel so proud because when we were putting in the work over 20 years ago, we always knew this day would come. Back then, we did so much with so little. Seeing all these young artistes and what they are doing with afrobeats, I feel like a proud father. It’s like being a Jay Jay Okocha in this generation,” he added.
The Love Me Jeje singer revealed he is working on a documentary chronicling his life, music career, and the making of the hit track that has now become a part of Grammy history. He said fans can also expect a compilation project featuring his best songs.
“I am working on a documentary on my life’s story, how we made Love Me Jeje, bringing out new artistes and possibly releasing The Best of Seyi Sodimu, a collection of my songs,” he said.
Tems’ version of Love Me Jeje is featured on her debut album Born in the Wild, which was released under RCA Records.
The album’s success earned her a Grammy win at the 2024 edition of the awards, cementing her place in global music and giving new life to Sodimu’s iconic record.
