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How I taught keyboardist unforgettable lesson for mocking my blindness – Music producer, Ajibola

Ajibola, a professional keyboardist who became visually impaired at age 10, discusses his early life and career development. He attended a school for the blind before moving to King’s College, where he realized he would need to rely on himself rather than external support. Despite losing his sight, he developed a deep passion for music, teaching himself to play the keyboard without formal instruction. He credits his family’s musical background for inspiring his talent, noting that his uncles and brothers were also drummers. Ajibola reflects on the challenges of being perceived as someone who 'cannot see,' emphasizing that blindness is more of a mental perception than a physical limitation.

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How I taught keyboardist unforgettable lesson for mocking my blindness – Music producer, Ajibola

Ajibola, a professional keyboardist who became visually impaired at age 10, discusses his early life and career development. He attended a school for the blind before moving to King’s College, where he realized he would need to rely on himself rather than external support. Despite losing his sight, he developed a deep passion for music, teaching himself to play the keyboard without formal instruction. He credits his family’s musical background for inspiring his talent, noting that his uncles and brothers were also drummers. Ajibola reflects on the challenges of being perceived as someone who 'cannot see,' emphasizing that blindness is more of a mental perception than a physical limitation.

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