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WHAT NEWSPAPERS SAY ABOUT ME
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TELL Magazine, Music Column, May 21, 2001. Pg 69. Written by Yemi Olowolabi
"A Corper's Lyrical Prayer"
"At The start of play, his youthful voice quivers and trembles, creating a false sence of trepidation. But it is a mere demonstration of style and kills for which singers are noted. As he sings, his melodious voice trails behind a superb blend of rhythm and blues.The ebullient face on the album contrast the remorseful voice of Francis Sunday Jolayemi, a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, serving in Lagos."
"Entitled Prayer Song For Nigeria, Jolayemi's debut is a tribute to talent sustained by determination."
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"The message of God from Sunday"
"Gospel music lovers all over the world are missing a great message from God...". "...The message which was revealed from Francis Sunday Jolayemi by God has already transfered into a demo-tape which he entitled "You are not alone"
"The demo-tape which was played to weekend starter contains powerful lyrics glorifying God..."
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Nigeian Tribune Newspapers, Weekend Starter Column, Friday 22 October, 1999. Page 17. Written by David Ajiboye
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2.The Guardian Newspapers, Arts Column, Wednesday,April 25, 2001. Page 57. Written by Justin Akpovi-Esade.
"Corps member sings for fatherland"
"While other colleagues of his are embarking on various projects as their community development project, Francis Sunday Jolayemi, a corps member currently observing his compulsory one year service under the National Youth Service scheme with Fundamentals Investment Limited, Lagos, has chosen music as his own project."
" The CD treats so many vital societal issues succintly...is a slow rhythmic song that is a blend of pop, rock,r&b and raggae. The horns which play a prominent part blend effectively to bring out the aesthetic value and beauty that makes it danceable."
"In the background is the smooth, deep and melodious
voice of Jolayemi as he preaches love and tolerance.
...Jolayemi who had played in several concerts is dedicating the CD work to the second anniversary of democracy in Nigeria."
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4.Aviation Review, Airline News Column, August, 2001. Page 4. Written by Cosmas Okereafor
"Chikwe praises corpers' initiatives"
"Who would not like to work with the best brain? Nigeria is blessed and I am happy and proud to be a Nigerian."
"Those were words of the minister of Aviation,
Dr.(Mrs) Kema Chikwe...the audience were thrilled by yet another corper who composed a song tittled
"Prayer Song For Nigeria". The minister who was moved by the rendition of the song posited that the audience was too small to listen to such soul winning music and in her magnanimity, an express invitation to Abuja was given to the corper to enable him sing for President Olusegun Obasanjo..."
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The Guardian Newspaper, Arts Column, Thusday, May 24, 2001.Page 60. Written by Afolabi Taiwo.
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"Day of the young gospeller"
"...Truly, Jolayemi's lyrics capture the heart of the listener with the theme and movement of his songs"
"...The album Prayer Song For Nigeria...with nationalistic flavour also specially urges all Nigerians to give helping hands to one another and; to the poor, the motherless, orphans and the homeless"
"...The vibrant voice that sipped out of the singer is assuring of a great career in the future. His voice is noteworthy, underlined by mellow, confident impassion in sprituality"
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