“When I’m in pain, music is how I cry. When everything’s alright, music is how I celebrate. When I’m in love, music is how I let everyone know.” –Blessing Offor
Music drives the life of Blessing Offor, and life is the driving force for his music. His soulful, funk-filled, keyboard-driven sound merges with words from the deepest, inner core of his being, relaying timeless themes of love, happiness, faith and life. Unusual chord progressions, tight vocal harmonies and passionate lyrics are characteristics of Blessing Offor’s music.
Shortly after he emigrated from Nigeria, Offor began taking piano lessons and picked up the saxophone. His passion for music grew to new heights. “I fell in love with music very early. Music from the 60s and 70s inspired me the most because of the power of the messages contained in the songs.” Some inspirational artists were Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Teddy Pendergrass. Offor began writing songs at the age of 12 and by the time he was in the eighth grade, he knew he wanted to make music his life.
Offor believes in love and that it can do wonderful things for the world. “I really do believe that all we need is love, which is probably why I write so many love songs. I strive to write songs that showcase the many areas of music that influence me, so the chords I use are not typical. Nor are most of my progressions. But I hope to write music in such a way as to still make it palatable for anyone who listens to it.”
In August, Offor will join the Temptations in Connecticut as the opening act and continue to promote his self-made album, “Say Yes.”
The sky is the limit for this young songwriter and entertainer. Offor is finding his audience in the best way possible: through heartfelt, personal music that appeal to music lovers of all ages. Offor’s musical foundation stems from his love for people, musical knowledge, life experiences and a deep passion for the true art of music-making. “I think my most important achievements as a songwriter have happened simply because I spend every waking moment that I can at the piano.”