Clinton and Blair Roberts
They are twins,17, the latest singing sensations to make it to the final stage of the Nigerian X-factor. Clinton and Blair Roberts are called the DNA twins; they originally come from Imo State in Nigeria. Professionally the boys have only been on the music radar for two years."We started from the choir in church, and then we had a group in secondary school. We were the head of the music team and drama team in secondary school, so we decided to take up music two years back," the twins stated, further adding that they decided to try out the X-factor competition and went for the auditions scaling through five stages of the show before reaching the final stage.
"We got to the top nine of the X-factor, though we did not go as far as we wanted to, but God helped us. Everything has been God, right from day one it has been God's favour," they stated.
"We went for the auditions, we did not really have much expectations, we were just like, let's go and try. There were thousands of people for the auditions, all over. Our talent helped, but it was favor of God that took us to the top nine," the twins stated.
People have fondly called them P-Square (popular Nigerian twin pop stars) in the making, but DNA twins are happy to be just that, the DNA twins. They are determined to make a name for themselves in the world of music, and are doing their best to achieve that goal.
The DNA twins told Leadership their inspiration has been their mother and family. Some of their role models are Michael Jackson, Usher, Chris Brown, P-Square, 2 Face, who have also been an inspiration were the twins are concerned.
Quizzed on their style of music the DNA twins state that they are adaptable. "It's all about business so whatever the people want we give it to them. Sometimes you also have to do what you like as well to express yourself and all that, but this is Nigeria and you have to balance the equation," they said. The twins will also be releasing three singles before the month ends and net month would see them performing on air, to the public and doing videos as well.
Their mother Becky Roberts is appreciative of their talents while insisting that education for the twins, who are in their teens, is a must. "Basically my husband and I just encourage them and say 'look you guys still have to focus on your studies while doing music.' They have finished their WAEC and we are hoping that sometime next year they would move into university God willing. So I appreciate God," she told Leadership.
On their advice to youths who want to become musicians the twins had this to say, "Be sure that your mind is telling you to do that and be passionate about it. Go for it, never give up and always be humble. Always keep God in mind, always be prayerful and the sky is your limit," they advised.
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