Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniella Aderoju.
Hi Daniella, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve honestly been doing music for as long as I can remember. I started in the children’s choir when I was about four years old, and ever since then, I’ve always been involved in music in some way — church choirs, school choirs, acapella groups, different music teams, all of that. Music has always felt very natural to me, and I always knew it was something I wanted to pursue seriously.
As I got older, I kept growing in it while also growing in other areas of my life and career. At one point, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and started singing at restaurants and taking live gigs. I put together a band with a few of my friends, and we would perform mostly R&B because that’s the style I naturally connected with and felt my voice fit really well.
But over time, as I got closer to God, my relationship with Him really changed the direction of my music. I decided I wanted my music, platform, and creativity to fully reflect Him, and that’s really where the name DANIELLAwORSHIPS came from. Since then, I’ve been focused on creating music that carries both the sound I genuinely love and the faith that’s become central to who I am.
Recently, I moved to Austin for work, but I still go back and forth between Austin and Dallas because a lot of my music community, ministry, and creative roots are still in Dallas. So right now, I’m kind of balancing both worlds — growing professionally while continuing to build my journey as an artist and worship leader.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Not necessarily. It’s definitely been a journey with a lot of ups and downs. I kind of got into music without really knowing people personally who were already established in that space, aside from my choir director, who has honestly been a huge help and encouragement. I also didn’t come in knowing multiple instruments — guitar is really the main one I know relatively well — so a lot of things were just trial, error, courage, and faith.
Putting a band together, finding equipment, securing gigs, getting people to actually come out to shows — all of that was very new to me. I literally started with almost nothing. I remember walking up to restaurant owners and basically saying, “Hey, by this date, we can put together a live music experience that could help your business grow.” Sometimes I had the vision before I fully knew how everything would come together.
I remember one particular gig where we told the venue we could bring in a certain number of people, and honestly, we only had about two weeks to prepare, so I was nervous about whether we could actually pull it off. But by God’s grace, we did, people showed up, everyone had a great time, and it even led to referrals and more opportunities after that.
There have also been difficult moments too — like not always being able to secure consistent gigs, or having short notice for performances and not being able to pull the same kind of crowd. Financially, there have been times where after paying the band, covering equipment, and handling other expenses, I barely made anything personally, and sometimes I even paid out of pocket just to make things happen.
But overall, it’s still been very fulfilling and liberating. Even with the challenges, I don’t regret any part of the journey. Every experience has taught me something, stretched my faith, and pushed me to keep growing and moving forward.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m honestly just Daniella — someone who loves God and knows how to sing. I try not to put myself in too much of a box because I’ve realized that life changes, people grow, and journeys evolve over time. But the one thing I keep holding onto is using the gifts God has given me for Him.
At first, it was honestly discouraging trying to figure out how I would get to where I felt I was supposed to be musically. There were so many questions about opportunities, growth, consistency, and whether things would actually work out. But over time, I became more grounded in who I am and learned how to find joy even in the hard parts of the journey.
Right now, I’d say I’m someone who genuinely loves the hard thing I’ve been called to do — making music, connecting with people, and loving God openly through it all. I love artists, I love people, I love meaningful connection, and I love creating music that reflects my heart and faith.
I’m also really proud of how far I’ve come personally. Maybe not even just in terms of numbers or achievements, but in becoming bold enough to step out of my comfort zone — reaching out to people about my music, posting online consistently, performing publicly, and being unapologetically loud about something I care deeply about. That version of me is very different from where I started.
And if there’s one thing I’d want to be known for, it’s glory to God above everything else. I never want the focus to just be on me. I want people to encounter sincerity, freedom, joy, and God through whatever I create.
I also think what sets me apart is that I refuse to let myself be boxed in — whether by genre, expectations, or what people think I should sound like or be. I love music too much to limit it, and I love God too much to make creativity feel restricted. So I’m constantly allowing myself to grow, explore, and create from an honest place while staying rooted in who I am.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
One of my favorite childhood memories was probably my 10th birthday. My parents have always loved surprises, and I remember they asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday. There was this place called Funtopia in Lekki-Ajah, Nigeria, and at the time, it had the longest slide I had ever seen in my life. I really wanted to go there, but in my head, I honestly didn’t think it was possible or affordable, so I kind of just brushed it off as a dream.
So when my parents surprised me by not only taking me there, but actually throwing a birthday party there with my family and friends, I was completely shocked. I remember feeling so loved and so overwhelmed in the best way possible because I was surrounded by all the people I cared about in a place I never thought I’d actually get to experience.
That memory has always stayed with me because it felt so joyful, thoughtful, and full of love. Honestly, the only thing that comes close is when my parents surprised us with a trip to Walt Disney World — they really love creating unforgettable moments. But that 10th birthday is probably still one of my happiest memories ever.
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