Olubadan-designate, Chief Saliu Adetunji, has revealed that he started out as a tailor and later came into prominence through music promotion.
Chief Adetunji, who founded three music marketing companies with subsidiaries known as Omo Aje Sound Studio, Adetunji Label, revealed the truth behind his rise to stardom when members of Oluyole Social Elite paid him a courtesy visit at his residence at Alusekere Compound, Popoyemoja, Ibadan.
“One of my mentors, who did something remarkable in my business life was late Okusanya. I was a cut-and-sew tailor when late Badejo introduced me to the music industry in 1957 where I rose to become a star.
“Another person who in¬fluenced my life positively was Sule Omiyale, the late Balogun of Ibadanland. He was the one who prevailed upon me to apply for and become Mogaji of Adetunji family house. It took the late Sule Omiyale three years to convince me to become the Mogaji (compound head).
“And, if you don’t take the first step by becoming the Mogaji, how can you become the Jagun and begin to climb the step to the Olubadan? So, what they have done in my life remains unforgettable, even after their exit,” Chief Saliu Adetunji explained.
