Adam Songbird Explained

Aluko Damilola professionally known as Adam Songbird is a Nigerian film score composer, singer-songwriter and sound designer.

Early life and education

Adam Songbird is a Nigerian born in Lagos State. Adam Songbird spent his childhood days in Mainland Lagos and later Lagos Island. Adam Songbird attended Ikeja High School and Federal Polytechnic Offa for his diploma in Computer Science graduating in 2006 before moving on to Lagos State University for a bachelor's degree in Computer Science graduating in 2016.[1]

Career

Adam Songbird who spent his childhood in Lagos Mainland was exposed to music like Fuji, Reggae and traditional music during the his time in Lagos Island. Adam Songbird was signed under Mike Abdul's record label. During this time, Adam Songbird traveled around the country as an artiste and stage performer.[2]

Saheed Balogun's Eti Keta which was produced in 2012 marked Adam Songbird's first film composition.[3] In 2021, Adam Songbird made the soundtrack for Niyi Akinmolayan's The Prophetess under Anthill Production.[2]

In 2023, Adam Songbird was nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2023 for King of Thieves and Battle on Buka Street in the "Best Soundtrack" category.[4]

As a singer-songwriter, Adam Songbird has a five-tracks extended play, No Strings Attached, which was well directed by Lare Sanneka, featuring Wati and Walesax.

Filmography

Discography

Source:[5] [2]

EP

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How my journey into Film Composition began — Adam Songbird. Bioluwatife. Akinyemi . 2 November 2023. Nigerian Tribune. 23 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Adam Songbird: masterclass in art of sound design, music composition. Abubakar. Sheriff. 8 February 2024. The Nation. 23 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Adam Songbird: Shaping Nigerian Cinema Through Sound. Chinaza. Okorie . 10 February 2024. The Board. 23 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Five Things You Need To Know About Adam Songbird. 14 November 2023. P.M. News. 23 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Adam Songbird Releases EP, "No Strings Attached". 30 March 2022. Nikki. Laoye. 23 March 2024. NotJustOk.