Meet May 21 1997-born UK Open Mic performer Theophilus Oluwafifehami Ajayi:

Hi Theophilus Oluwafifehami Ajayi, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

26

Where were you born?

May 21 1997

Where did you grow up?

Musician

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

Paul Weller, P. Diddy, Sting, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion

Where are you based now, and why?

Performing

What got you into making music in the first place?

Plough

What instrument/s do you play?

Piano
Drums
Drums
Music Producer
Singing
Recording Artist

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

High school musical

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

5

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

EPIC

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

5

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

Allsop Arms Marylebone

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Theophilus

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

Theophilus

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

Theophilus

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

All

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

Leona Lewis

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

Good

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://theophilusoluwafifehamiajayi7.bandcamp.com

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

www.instagram.com/theophilusajayi2500t/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/theophilusajayi2500t/
www.tiktok.com/@theophilusajayiofficial?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.tiktok.com/@theophilusajayiofficial?lang=en
www.facebook.com/profile.php/?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100023743247121&name=xhp_nt__fblite__profile__tetra__tiles__friend_tile

youtube.com/@theophilusofficial1534?si=bs7JnDgSYg7XdyNg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">youtube.com/@theophilusofficial1534?si=bs7JnDgSYg7XdyNg

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!