Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye, known by the stage name Min. Adeoluwa, continues to reveal himself as a man of many colours with ‘Peace in the Storm.’ He does not feel confined to one sound or expression, and this release reflects that openness. Leaning into an Afrobeat-influenced sound, the song carries an easy rhythm, but its strength lies in the meaning beneath it.
The song is inspired by the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm while in the boat with His disciples. Rather than retelling the story outright, Min. Adeoluwa draws from its heart. That moment of fear and uncertainty, set against Christ’s calm authority, becomes a framework for the song. It speaks to seasons when life feels overwhelming and control seems lost, yet peace remains possible because of who is present in the storm.
Musically, the Afrobeat groove brings warmth and movement without pushing the song into something carefree. It creates space for reflection while still allowing the song to breathe. You can move to it, but you can also sit with it. The rhythm works as reassurance, carrying the message rather than distracting from it.
Vocally, ‘Peace in the Storm‘ is largely led by Min. Adeoluwa alone. His voice stays at the centre, steady and assured, with only light touches of backing vocals throughout. These are used sparingly and with intention, offering support rather than emphasis. The restraint in the vocal arrangement keeps the focus on the message and gives the song a personal, almost confessional feel.
Lyrically, the song reads as a declaration of faith. There is a repeated emphasis on fixing one’s gaze on Jesus, even when the storm feels strong or when it seems like sinking is inevitable. Joy and peace are nothing presented as the absence of trouble, but as realities that can exist within it. A thoughtful detail is the way Min. Adeoluwa weaves in the familiar hymn phrase “trust and obey”, linking traditional expressions of faith with a contemporary sound.
Min. Adeoluwa has also hinted that ‘Peace in the Storm‘ sits within a wider artistic vision. In a recent post, he spoke about the idea of creating an album that embraces different genre expressions, an idea he says was influenced by his experience categorising music with AStepFWD. According to him, “Categorising songs with AStepFWD gives me an insight into different genres that gospel music already carries,” a perspective that reinforces his identity as a man of many colours and points to thoughtful exploration rather than experimentation for its own sake.
A big credit also goes to the producer and beat maker, Joonho Wantete, whose work plays a key role in shaping the sound of the song. The Afrobeat rhythm is warm, measured, and restrained, giving the lyrics room to breathe while still maintaining momentum. The production supports the message rather than competing with it.
At its core, ‘Peace in the Storm’ is a reminder that peace is not found in the absence of difficulty, but in the presence of Christ within it. It shows that Afrobeat can be expressive without being shallow, and spiritually grounded without feeling heavy. In this release, Min. Adeoluwa brings rhythm and reflection together in a way that feels sincere, lived-in, and timely.
