Ekene Aka
Meet Seyi Vibez, the guy who’s turning up the heat in Nigeria’s music scene! You’ve vibed to his hits like ‘Godsent’ and ‘Karma,’ but do you really know the man behind the beats? Get ready to be schooled with these 10 unknown nuggets about Seyi Vibez!
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1. Roots and Rhythms: Born Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi on July 12, 2000, in Ketu, Lagos State, Seyi found his groove in Ikorodu, where he rocked his formative years.
2. Musical Odyssey: Seyi kicked off his musical journey in 2019 with ‘Anybody,’ but it was ‘Godsent’ in 2021 that skyrocketed him to fame, racking up over 6 million YouTube views. Talk about a banger!
3. Studio Swagger: This dude is no stranger to the studio game. He’s dropped not one, but two albums – ‘No Seyi No Vibez (NSNV)’ in 2021 and ‘Billion Dollar Baby’ in 2022, both claiming the throne on the Turntable 50 albums chart. And wait for it… a 5-track EP named ‘Memory Card’ in 2023!
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4. Collab King: Seyi’s got the collab game on lockdown. From Zlatan to Kizz Daniel and Reekado Banks, he’s cooked up tunes with some of Nigeria’s hottest artists. Oh, and did we mention he’s been featured by the rising star BNXN, formerly known as Buju?
5. Genre Bender: This guy’s musical palette is wild! He effortlessly jumps from afropop to afrofusion, worldpop, and worldbeat. And he does it all in English, Yoruba, and Pidgin. Now that’s what we call a linguistic maestro!
6. Inspiration Station: Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido are Seyi’s holy trinity of inspirations. He dreams of a collab with them – talk about aiming for the stars!
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7. Real Recognize Real: Seyi isn’t just about the music; he’s a down-to-earth, hardworking dude who values his fans. Social media engagement is his thing, and he’s all about giving back, be it through donations or rocking the stage at charitable events.
8. Heartfelt Tributes: In March 2023, Seyi faced heartache with the loss of his mother. He poured his emotions into the touching tribute ‘Dejavu,’ a song that stands as a testament to her memory.
9. Feud Alert: Drama in the music world! Seyi and Zinoleesky went head-to-head in a feud. Diss tracks and social media spats galore, though the real reason? Well, that’s still a mystery. Girl trouble or a music deal gone south? You be the judge!
10. Cardtonic Connect: Seyi Vibez isn’t just making waves in music; he’s also the proud brand ambassador for Cardtonic, a top gift card exchange platform in Nigeria and Ghana. August 2023 marked the union, and Seyi is all smiles to be part of the Cardtonic family.
There you have it, the untold tales of Seyi Vibez! He’s not just a music maestro; he’s a warm-hearted soul making moves in the industry. Keep those eyes peeled – Seyi’s journey is just getting started, and there’s a whole lot more in store!
