Just as Nigeria is celebrating her independence anniversary, Tosin Olaniyi Oshikokhai clocks another year on 2 October 2024. Popularly known as Truce Beats in the Nigerian entertainment circle, he is an illustrious son of the Oshikokhai dynasty. In this interview, Oshikokhai, a Creative and Diligent Music Producer and Audio Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry with over 12 years of professional experience, recalled the upbringing from his dear parents, the disciplined which they impacted in his and other siblings. He has God and his parents to thank for whatever he becomes in life today. Excerpt
Can you recall of your childhood Experience?
My childhood experience was awesome. I am a product of love. I am from Akoko-Edo L.G.A of Edo State but was born in Lagos state. I come from a nuclear family of six. All members of my nuclear family have a very strong bond of love as we all grew up in the same house. We are three boys and a girl. Good enough, we are all products of the same University of Ilorin, except our elder brother who is out of the country today. My late mum was a teacher par excellence, while my dad is a veteran journalist and a writer with Open Life magazine and Cultural Social Responsibility Reporters (C.S.R.) representative here in Lagos.
In all of this, can you give us the summary of how you were brought up by your parents?
I can say with all honesty that my dad loves all of us his children more than he love himself and also my late mum. They showered us with so much love and kindness that we find it difficult to hate anyone who offends us. In fact, my dad was a tireless disciplinarian, and his voice alone was enough to put fear in someone’s life.
What were the initial plans your parents had for you as regards your career path?
My parents have always encouraged me to choose a career path I have a passion for. They always harped on the importance of knowing my purpose and following my dreams. My parents have always been extremely supportive of my dreams, and they have consistently encouraged me to realize my ambition of going into the entertainment industry. I was never denied the opportunity of exploring my potentials. I owed a lot to my parents because they never held back when it came to supporting their children. They have made a lot of sacrifices for me and my siblings. I am grateful for that. Today, I am a music producer known as Truce Beats in the media circles/social media. I thank them for their consistent support and encouragement of what I am doing today.
Being a music producer come with some challenges, can you let us into the reservoir of your experience?
Consistency has always been challenging, but my passion keeps me going. I am aware that nothing good comes easy and there is nothing worthwhile that one embarks on that will not face challenges along the way.
How do you relax?
I hang out with my friends, sometimes, I go swimming and watch football games
How do you check the activities of many girls that come to you for relationships?
I already have a good relationship with one girl, and I do not double date. The Almighty God and my dad have instilled in me moral discipline and I know when to draw the line in a relationship, so as not to hurt anyone.
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