Minjin Adewale Lawanson Jnr (born September 1990) famously known as Minjin is a Nigerian singer, actor, model, and painting artiste.
He came into the spotlight with the single “Coup DeCale” featuring Iyanya after being signed by Kennis Music.
Real Facts About Minjin
- Full Name: Minjin Adewale Lawanson Jnr
- Stage Name: Minijin
- Born: September 1990
- Age: 32 years old (2022)
- Place Of Birth: Lagos state
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Singer, Producer
- Net Worth: N/A
Early Life & Education
Minjin was born on September 1990 in the city of Lagos state southwestern part of Nigeria.
He was born and raised in Lagos state although is originally hails from Oyo state the southwestern part of Nigeria.
He attended Rising Sun Children’s School and King Solomon Secondary school for his primary and secondary education.
Career
Minjin began his profession as a model before delving into music, he started out as a dancer, imitating the likes of Ginuwine, Michael Jackson, and Usher Raymond and also listen to a lot of inspirational songs and watch inspirational videos like Mohammed Ali, and Eric Thomas, and Denzel Washington.
His music stage name “Minjin” was given to him by his mother of her interest in Asian culture. The name basically means “Son of the Most Highest”.
His single “Jare” is from his personal experience and is considered to be a song of hope to lift people from their pessimism into a more optimistic perspective.
Apart from singing, Minjin is also a music producer who has produced over 50 songs.
As an actor, Minjin was featured in the tv series “New Man street” starring the likes of Bimbo Akintola, Bimbo Manuel, Fred Amata, Keppy Ekpeyung, and many others.
He is also a painter who has over 200 paintings meant either to sell or for his personal collections. He mentioned his influences in painting to be the likes of Michael Lang, Michael Angelo, Pablo Picasso, and Vanessa Nzedegwu.
Minjin is a triple artiste, he sings, paints, and acts.
Discography
- Coupe Decale Remix ft. Iyanya
- Jare
- Turning Me On
- Kinimashe
- Bunga
- Oluwa Dey
- Boogie