It is not every time one has the privilege to meet with one of Nigeria’s music ambassadors in his domain for a chat. Tucked inside an estate in Amuwo-Odofin, a suburb of Lagos, is where this music genius resides. It is a cool Friday afternoon and his wife, Farida and two kids, Zara and Mayowa, are at home.
Twelve years on stage is no mean feat for Sound Sultan who got into people’s consciousness in 2000 with his 'Jagbanjistis' Video, captivating the nation as a young musician who was not afraid of experimenting.
With no air of stardom about the tall and lanky singer, he notes his parents were supportive of him, also Baba Dee, his senior brother, who was the first to go into showbiz. "He was the one who told my parents that I wanted to do music. Thank God I chose music", the musician says.
"This year by God’s grace, the record label now has four artistes signed on it apart from Sound Sultan and Baba Dee. We have Kamar, a wonderful rapper from Satellite Town. His real name is Olumide Harding. We have YounGrace whom we can call the 1st lady of Naija Ninjas. Her full name is Grace Edoja. Sean, whose real name is Seun Morinafe, and also Blackah with full name Bunfa Pinfa from Jos.
"All these young artistes are coming out with their own singles and videos. We are shooting a lot of videos. I have already shot a video in the United States and it has been released in Nigeria. The video, called 'Good Girl', is enjoying heavy airtime right now.
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