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Adeayo Adebiyi

<p>Davido has unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated album <i><strong>'5ive.'</strong></i></p>

<p>In a post on his social media page, the award-winning superstar shared a promotional clip ahead of the album scheduled for an April 18 release. </p>

<p><i>"Legacy is not what you leave behind, but what you breathe into the future.<br>72 hours away! Thank you for the love &amp; support,"</i> he captioned the video shared on his social media pages. </p>

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<p>The project will feature guest appearances from Afrobeats stars <strong>Omah Lay</strong> and <strong>Victony</strong>. </p>

<p>Other Nigerian artists on the album include <strong>OdumoduBlvck </strong>and <strong>Chike</strong>, whom he featured on the single<i> 'Fund.' </i></p>

<p>The album also features international stars led by Jamaican star <strong>YG Marley</strong>, whom he featured on the song <i>'Awuke' </i>released as the first single of the album. <br><br>Other Carribean stars on the album include <strong>Shensea </strong>and <strong>450</strong>. </p>

<p>American R&amp;B and his long-term collaborator<strong> Chris Brown</strong> also appears on the album. 3 time Grammy winner<strong> Victoria Monet </strong>and Latin pop star <strong>Becky G</strong> also feature on the album.</p>

<p>South African music star Musa Keys also appears on the album after featuring on the Davido's Grammy nominated single <i>'Unavaialble' </i>off his <a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/17-records-set-by-davidos-fourth-album-timeless/53g13c1">record-breaking fourth album<i> 'Timeless'.</i></a></p>

<p>Davido also features French hitmakers <strong>Dadju </strong>&amp;<strong> Tay C</strong> as the tracklist showcases his desire to cater to multiple markets in a reflection of his status as a global star. </p>

Victony, Omah Lay, Chris Brown, Becky G among featured artists on Davido's '5ive'

<p>While recently appearing on a Twitch livestream hosted by alternative music star and streamer <strong>Cruel Santino</strong>,<a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/davido-explains-why-his-upcoming-album-is-called-5ive-2025032609333679780"> Davido revealed the reason behind the title for his upcoming album <i><strong>'5ive'.</strong></i></a></p>

<p>Ahead of his upcoming album, <strong>Davido</strong> has released three singles, with the latest being the uptempo Amapiano party-starter<i> 'Be There Still.'</i></p>

'Davido's '5ive' is another big moment for Afrobeats most prolific hitmaker [Review]

Davido has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album, '5ive.'

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

<h2 style="text-align: start"><strong>Nigerian singer Victony has revealed that he will be undergoing a fifth surgery after surviving a tragic car accident in 2021 that left him in a coma for four days.</strong></h2>

<p>During his interview with media personality <strong>Chude Jideonwo</strong>, he reflected on the<a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/celebrities/victony-says-he-has-undergone-4-surgeries-post-accident-and-has-one-more-2024092615241484897"> life-changing incident</a>, admitting that the experience was frustrating, especially having to use a wheelchair while shooting the music video for <i><strong>Holy Father.</strong></i></p>

<p>Speaking on <a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/celebrities/after-my-accident-my-parents-knew-i-was-taking-music-seriously-victony-2024092615392581681">the accident</a>, he said,<i> "I think about it as a downtime in my life and when it happened I was frustrated because being in a wheelchair while shooting the video for Holy Father was not what I wanted to do because I don't like it when people pity me. After a while, I got over it, and now I live with remembering the accident."</i></p>

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<blockquote><p>Till now my legs still hurt and I'm still going to do another surgery, so now I'm living with it and I have accepted that experience. The accident has made me who I am today, it's part of my story. I don't want to be identified with the incident but I just want it to be a part of my story.</p></blockquote>

<p><a target="_blank" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/search-results?keywords=victony">The singer</a> also opened up about his struggle with the survivor's guilt, revealing that he wasn’t informed about the death of a fellow passenger until weeks later.</p>

<blockquote><p>For some reason, I felt bad for the guy that didn't make it, because I survived. They didn't tell me until a few weeks later, and it took away some joy. Even though I was awake, I was frustrated and angry yet happy that I was alive. </p></blockquote>

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He admits that his legs still hurt to this day.

Victony to undergo fifth surgery after surviving car crash in 2021

<p>2025 is set to be another busy year for Nigerian music. </p>

<p>After 2024 where international superstars including <strong>Wizkid</strong>, <strong>Asake</strong>, <strong>Rema</strong>,<strong> Ayra Starr</strong>, <strong>Tems</strong>, and <strong>Victony</strong> all released news-making albums, 2025 is set to see the release of even more projects. </p>

<p>For several stars who took a break in 2024 after releasing projects in the preceding year, many of them are expected to release a new body of work in 2025 as they aim to maintain their place in the Afrobeats space. </p>

<h3>Here are some of the artists expected to release new projects in 2024</h3>

<h4>1. Davido - 'Five' - Release date - March 15</h4>

<p>At the top of the 2025 album release calendar is four-time Grammy nominee Davido who has set March 15 for the release of his fifth album<i> 'Five'</i>.</p>

<p>Ahead of its release, Davido has shared the chart-topping singles<i> 'Awuke' </i>featuring<strong> YG Marley </strong>and <i>'Fund'</i> featuring <strong>OdumoduBlvck</strong>. </p>

<h4>2. Burna Boy - No Sign of Weakness - Release date - TBA</h4>

<p>Grammy winner Burna Boy is set to release his impressive 8th album in 2025.</p>

<p>The project which is set to continue his global rise is expected to feature the pre-released singles <i>'Higher' </i>and <i>'Bundle By Bundle'. </i></p>

<h4>3. Omah Lay - Clarity of Mind - Release date - TBA</h4>

<p>Sensational hitmaker Omah Lay wowed listeners with his impressive debut album 'Boy Alone'. </p>

<p>Two years later, the singer is set to release his sophomore album whose expected quality has been signaled by the singles<i> 'Holy Ghost' </i>and<i> 'Moving'.</i></p>

<h4>4. OdumoduBlvck - Industry Machine - Release Date - TBA</h4>

<p>Era-defining rapper <strong>OdumoduBlvck</strong> already boasts of one of the most<a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/articles/music/here-are-the-top-10-nigerian-rap-albums-of-2021-featuring-blaqbonez-aq-cheque-show-2024081906263365166"> impactful rap albums</a> of the 2020s with<a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/a-pulse-review-of-eziokwu-by-nigerian-rapper-odumodublvck-2024072618362920209"><i> 'Eziokwu'</i>.</a></p>

<p>After delivering notable guest appearances in 2024, the award-winning rapper is set to continue his rise in 2025 with a new album. </p>

<h4>5. Kizz Daniel - Unkle K - Release date - TBA</h4>

<p>Hitamker Kizz Daniel was one of the<a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/pulse-list-top-10-nigerian-artists-of-2024-2024122016074531463"> standout artists of 2024 </a>thanks to his consistent release of chart-toppers. </p>

<p>After postponing the release of his EP earlier scheduled for the last quarter of 2024, the singer will surely be giving his fans a new project in 2025. </p>

<p>Other artists who have hinted at a new project in 2025 include <strong>Ruger</strong>, <strong>Tiwa Savage</strong>, <strong>Lojay</strong>, <strong>Adekunle Gold</strong>, <strong>2Baba</strong>, and<strong> MI Abaga</strong>. </p>

Davido, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, and other artists expected to release albums in 2025

Several superstars are expected to release new projects in 2025.

<h2>Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel has announced the upcoming release of a new EP he calls<em> 'Uncle K' </em>which will be out on November 29, 2024.</h2>

<p>The EP will see guest appearances from <strong>Phyno</strong>, <strong>Runtown</strong>, and <strong>Victony</strong> as Kizz Daniel gears up to deliver another Detty December hit.</p>

<p>The EP comes off the back of his recent release <em>‘Pano tona’</em> featuring <strong>Adekunle</strong> <strong>Gold</strong>.</p>

Kizz Daniel announces new EP with guest appearances from Victony, Runtown, Phyno

<p>The hitmaker recently took to social media to declare that he wants to start collaborating as he was tired of releasing solo hits.</p>

<p>The guest appearances on <em>'Uncle K'</em> reflect Kizz Daniel's new mindset as he goes from a seldom collaborator to a prominent one.</p>

<p>Kizz Daniel also shared in a post on X that he will be taking a break and won't be dropping music until 2026 after the release of his upcoming EP.</p>

Kizz Daniel also shared in a post on X that he will be taking a break and won't be dropping music until 2026

<p><em>'Uncle K'</em> is his second EP of 2024 after<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/is-kizz-daniel-afrobeats-most-underrated-songwriter/829cbgw"><em> 'TZA'</em> which delivered the hit records<em> 'Twe Twe'</em> and<em> 'Showa' </em></a>which reached the summit of TurnTable Top 100. The EP will be part of his ‘<strong>Vado at 10’</strong> celebration where he will mark his success as one of <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/big-3-artists-of-the-different-eras-of-afrobeats-from-1999/tpfxmkg">Afrobeats' biggest stars</a>.</p>

Afrobeats star Kizz Daniel has announced the upcoming release of a new EP he calls 'Uncle K' which will be out on November 29, 2024

<h2>Ajebo Hustlers, known for their dynamic storytelling and innovation, continue their winning stride with their latest single, <strong><em>'Ave Maria,' </em></strong>featuring <strong>Victony.</strong></h2>

<p>The track speaks about the gritty realities behind success, sharing a glimpse into the trials and perseverance that often remain unseen. For Ajebo Hustlers, this music journey has been marked by 10,000 hours, and the resolve to rise above challenges—qualities reflected in their art and personal stories.</p>

<p>On<em> "Ave Maria,"</em> Ajebo Hustler and Victony deliver a narrative that goes beyond surface-level achievements, highlighting the intense vision and commitment required to succeed.</p>

<p>The lyrics warn against trusting appearances and highlight the complexity of life's journey. With metaphors like "the more you look, the less you see," the song speaks to life's deceptive nature and the inevitability of learning hard lessons.</p>

<p><em>"Ave Maria"</em> embodies gritty determination, introspection, and a defiant spirit, reflecting the duality of money as both a problem and a solution.</p>

<p>Both <strong>Ajebo Hustlers </strong>and <strong>Victony</strong> have enjoyed a good year with the release of successful projects. Ajebo Hustlers' <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-review-of-ajebo-hustlers-bad-boy-etiquette-102/hglc85s"><strong><em>'Bad Boy Etiqquete 102' </em></strong></a>delivered exciting collaborations with <strong>Jeriq</strong>, <strong>Odumodublvck</strong>, <strong>Zlatan</strong>, <strong>Sarkodie</strong>, and other stars. </p>

<p>Victony's highly anticipated debut album<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-review-of-victonys-album-stubborn/x1xnnzz"><strong> <em>'Stubborn'</em> </strong></a>enjoyed praise for its bold Afropop conception that delivered genre-bending records. </p>

<p>With <em>'Ave Maria,'</em> they show the distinctive hit-making ability that has made them one of Afrobeats' most exciting acts. The song is now available on all streaming platforms, and listeners can tap in to enjoy a swell time.</p>

Ajebo Hustlers teams up with Victony for new thrilling single 'Ave Maria'

Ajebo Hustlers, known for their dynamic storytelling and innovation, continue their winning stride with their latest single, 'Ave Maria,' featuring Victony

<h2>On August 27, 2024, Asake headlined the second date of his 'Lungu Boy' at a sold-out concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood California.</h2>

<p>At the concert, Asake continued his streak of grand entries as he entered the stage sitting on the top of a customised sports car. </p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Asake has the coldest stage entrance in Afrobeats atm. He never misses. <br><br>📍 YouTube Theater, Los Angeles. <a href="https://t.co/eHToS9NdSx">pic.twitter.com/eHToS9NdSx</a></p>&mdash; 𝑺 𝑵 𝑬 𝑯 ➐ (@SnehQueenBee) <a href="https://twitter.com/SnehQueenBee/status/1828672832886198724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>At the concert, Asake treated fans to a collection of his hit singles including songs from his recently released third album <strong><em>'Lungu Boy'</em></strong>. </p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨Asake performs ‘MMS’ at YouTube theatre, Los Angeles🔥 <a href="https://t.co/DUj2D7icdc">pic.twitter.com/DUj2D7icdc</a></p>&mdash; Afrocritik (@afrocritik) <a href="https://twitter.com/afrocritik/status/1828701888021135704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>American rapper <strong>Gunna</strong> made a guest appearance at the concert, joining Asake on stage to perform their<em> 'Happiness,'</em> their collaboration with <strong>Sarz</strong>. Also present was Nigerian star Victony who joined Asake for a performance of their collaboration<strong><em> 'Stubborn'</em></strong>.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Asake brings out Gunna &amp; Victony at his show in Los Angeles 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/HPvpXZMUBu">pic.twitter.com/HPvpXZMUBu</a></p>&mdash; HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) <a href="https://twitter.com/hypetribeng/status/1828680279470313860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Asake's California concert follows his sold-out show at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. </p>

<p>Asake's<strong> 'Lungu Boy'</strong> tour is set to cover 6 US cities where he will be headlining notable venues including the Toyota Centre in Houston, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, and the Maddison Square Garden in New York.</p>

<p>Asake's tour comes off the back of the release of his third <em>'Lungu Boy' </em>which features several superstars including Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar <strong>Wizkid</strong>, British rappers <strong>Central Cee</strong> and <strong>Stormzy</strong>, American superstar <strong>Travis Scott</strong>, and Brazilian singer <strong>Ludmilla</strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Asake</strong>'s<em> </em><a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-review-of-asakes-third-album-lungu-boy/3hbwbr7"><strong><em>'Lungu Boy'</em></strong></a> set a new record for the<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/asake-leads-davido-rema-burna-boy-in-biggest-opening-week-on-spotify-nigeria/bbf1xph"> biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria </a>after garnering 18.9 streams in its opening. The album breaks the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by <strong>Davido</strong>'s <strong><em>'Timeless'.</em></strong></p>

<p>Asake's<strong><em> 'Lungu Boy' </em></strong>leads the list for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria which includes <strong>Davido</strong>, <strong>Rema</strong>, <strong>Burna</strong> <strong>Boy</strong>, and <strong>Wizkid</strong>. Asake is also the only artist with two albums in the top 10 with his sophomore album <strong><em>'Work Of Art' </em></strong>garnering 8.3 million in its opening week.</p>

<p><strong><em>'Lungu Boy'</em></strong> also set a new record for the biggest opening day global streams for a Nigerian album on Spotify with 9.2 million streams.</p>

<p>The second track of the album <em>'MMS'</em> recorded 870,577 streams on its first day of release on Spotify Nigeria which sets a new record on the platform after surpassing the previous 626,000 streams set by<strong> Wizkid</strong>'s <em>'IDK'</em> feat <strong>Zlatan</strong>.</p>

All the records set by Asake's 'Lungu Boy'

On August 27, 2024, Asake headlined the second date of his 'Lungu Boy' at a sold-out concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood California

Gunna, Victony perform at Asake's landmark 'Lungu Boy' Los Angeles concert

<h2>Nigerian singer Victony has shared that his serious dedication to music became clear to his parents only after he survived a car accident in 2021 that left him in a coma for four days.</h2>

<p>He revealed this during a recent interview on <strong>Sway's Universe</strong>, stating that he did not receive pushback from his parents regarding his music because it started off as a hobby. According to his account, his family did know that he was going to take it seriously and he himself did not start to until he got into the university.</p>

<p><em>"I used to do music as a hobby and everybody knew that I loved music but they didn't think I was going to take it seriously. I was good at school so they never bothered about it and they never thought it would distract me from my education but when I got into the university, that was when I started to take it seriously,"</em> the <strong><em>Risk</em></strong> singer said.</p>

<p>Victony explained that it was after he narrowly escaped death in a ghastly car accident in 2021 that his parents understood how far his music had gone.</p>

<p>He added, <em>"They didn't know I was taking it seriously until after the accident. When the accident happened, a lot of people came to the hospital and they wondered how it was possible. They soon began to realise that I had a community that was growing already and they gave me their blessings from that point."</em></p>

<p>Recall that back in 2021, Victony was <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/victony-was-in-coma-for-4-days-after-ghastly-accident/r8q22ml">in a coma for four days</a> after the car accident that left one dead, injured three and confined him to a wheelchair for a year.</p>

Victony recalls the moment his parents gave their blessings for him to pursue music.

It was after my accident that my parents knew I was taking music seriously - Victony

<h2>After surviving a harrowing car accident in 2021 that left him in a coma for four days, Victony has revealed that he has since undergone four surgeries and has another one coming up.</h2>

<p>Speaking during an interview at the Afroland festival on the <strong><em>Adesope live</em></strong> segment, Victony spoke about his recovery from <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/victony-was-in-coma-for-4-days-after-ghastly-accident/r8q22ml">the car accident</a>. The host, Adesope, asked the singer about his remarkable recovery, noting how he went from being nearly unable to walk to performing energetically on stage.</p>

<p>Adesope said, <em>"I was recording you when you were on stage, when you were dancing the legwork and I still can't get the challenges you went through out of my head. You went from going through that, almost not walking, to now being so free and doing what you're doing on stage. Do you think about being blessed like that?"</em></p>

<p>The artist, who is still in the<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/victony-reacts-to-claims-that-he-faked-the-fact-he-couldnt-walk/mq3d45c"> recovery phase</a>, revealed the extent of his medical journey. <em>“Honestly, I am blessed and the whole world can see that I'm blessed. I'm still in the recovery phase but I'm still able to do this now; I'm about to go on tour," </em>he said.</p>

<p>Victony continued, expressing his gratitude, saying, <em>"Thinking about last year, even up until recently, I've done four surgeries and after the tour, I'm still going to do one more. But it's still a blessing, you know? Going to the hospital and seeing other people there but I go in and out and do my thing. I take pain relievers before I go on stage and I still record. I feel blessed and I thank God for his grace; it's not by power. I'm not his favourite child so I don't know why he's blessing me."</em></p>

Nigerian singer Victony says he is still in recovery and has one more surgery.

Victony says he has undergone 4 surgeries post-accident and has one more

<h2>Popular Nigerian singer Victony has described his climb to fame and his level of success as "organic."</h2>

<p>Speaking in a recent interview with <strong>HIP TV</strong>, <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/victony-releases-debut-album-stubborn/rmf4kw1">the artiste </a>reflected on what he called his 'unconventional' success in the music industry and the genuine connection he has fostered with his fans.</p>

<p>During the trivia session, Victony was asked, <em>"How would you explain your level of success so far?"</em></p>

<p>He responded,<em> "My success so far in the industry has been very interesting in the sense that I've been going in a very unconventional manner. It's just basically me and my fans, finding a way to communicate with my fans and just telling them, 'Look, I have this product; help me push it.'"</em></p>

<p>Victony stressed that his success is best described as organic because his story authentically resonated with people.</p>

<p><em>"Looking at where I am today using that method, I feel like one word that would truly describe my success would be 'organic', because at no point was anything forced. I've just been telling my story and people who like it or resonate with what I'm saying have just kept on buying into it and it's been expanding," </em>he explained.</p>

<p>Next, he was asked, <em>"What makes Victony different from other artists?" </em>and the singer responded by highlighting some factors that set him apart from his counterparts.</p>

<p>He said, <em>"It's a number of things, to be honest. One is my sound which is unique to me and which I have established. My taste is different, I guess, because you would see me wearing things I don't think other artists would put on."</em></p>

Nigerian singer Victony describes his level of success as organic.

My success in the music industry is organic and nothing is forced -  Victony

<h2>Nigerian singer Victony has revealed that he is still trying to figure out what it means to be in love with someone.</h2>

<p>The 23-year-old appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the<strong><em> Is This Seat Taken </em></strong>podcast, hosted by <strong>Chinasa Anukam</strong>. While there, he spoke about his music, fond childhood memories, and his journey to understanding love.</p>

<p>Chinasa asked, <em>"Have you ever been in love? What is love to you?"</em></p>

<p>In response, Victony revealed that he is still grappling with the concept of love and does not understand what it means yet.</p>

<p>He said,<em> "I'm a young man; I'm figuring it out. I'm still trying to know what it means; I'll put it that way. ' What does love mean? What does it mean to be in love? I'm still asking myself those questions. So when I'm with a girl, I ask myself, 'Am I in love or not?'"</em></p>

<p>When Chinasa asked,<em> "When was the last time you kissed someone?"</em><a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/victony-releases-debut-album-stubborn/rmf4kw1"><em> </em>the singer </a>burst into a fit of laughter before responding, <em>"You're intruding into my privacy. I have not kissed anyone this year, so maybe last year in December."</em></p>

<p><em>"As a Nigerian man who lives in Lagos and predominantly makes love songs, how often are you lying in your music?"</em> she asked.</p>

<p>Victony responded, <em>"With the love songs?? Not too often; I don't even lie because every time I make a love song, that's how I feel in that moment toward someone. I may feel different the next day because I don't know if it's love or not."</em></p>

Nigerian singer Victony says that he is trying to figure out what it means to be in love.

I'm still trying to figure out what being in love means - Victony

<h2>9 months before releasing the eponymously named lead single<em> 'Stubborn' </em>featuring Asake, Victony appeared on Patoranking's <em>'Babylon' </em>where he delivered the lyrics <em>"I stubborn like government wey no gree end Sars"</em>.</h2>

<p>He partnered with <strong>AV</strong> to share the difficulties that preceded his success on<em> 'Jaga Jaga' </em>before assembling over 10 Nigerian stars on the historic collaboration<em> 'Ohema'</em>.</p>

<p>It's this sheer will to keep forging ahead in the face of life's curveballs and constantly pushing the boundaries of his creativity that shapes his debut album<strong><em> 'Stubborn'</em></strong>.</p>

<p>Victony's state of mind is captured by the album's promotional images that have him adorned in a medieval European war helmet. An image that screams war.</p>

<p>The way this writer sees it,<strong>Victony</strong> had to fight many battles to get to is current position. He had to battle for a chance to live after <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/victony-was-in-coma-for-4-days-after-ghastly-accident/r8q22ml">a near fatal accident</a>. He had to snatch mainstream success by defiantly creating music that captures his artistry. Victony found success doing what he loves, how he wants to, and he flaunts this in an album that offers quintessential versions of his daring creativity.</p>

<p>All through the 14 tracks, <strong>Victony</strong> is himself. Listeners find large pieces of his artistry in every track whether through his fanciful use of English, pidgin, deploying lamba <em>(Nigerian style of talking used for bragging, flattering, and painting an exaggerated narrative)</em> for Afrobeats relatability, his lush mid-tempo melodies, and his genre-fusing experimentations.</p>

<p>Victony assembled a host of producers for this album, but this multiple creative input doesn't rob the project of its sonic and thematic coherence. Victony gave his album identity through a deep exploration of pain, love, life, and success to deliver a bold and creative interpretation of Afrobeats that relies more on his vocals and lyrical prowess than on flambouyant production.</p>

<p>In the album opener, he reminisces on the challenges of the journey through his quintessential mid-tempo flows complimented by <strong>Shorae</strong> <strong>Moore</strong> whose soulful melodies before paying hom</p>

<p>The mid-tempo melodies that will shape the album took shape early on with his smooth rhymes and heavy lamba infusion on <em>'Anita,'</em> sweet talking on<em> 'Everything' </em>where he samples <strong>Post</strong> <strong>Malone</strong> &amp; <strong>Swae</strong> Lee's <em>'Sunflower,' </em>and his sensual flows punctuated by log drums on <em>'Risky' </em>where he rolls out the superlative for his woman.</p>

<p>Victony is one of the stars at the forefront of promoting Afrobeats to a global audience. His hit single<em> 'Soweto' </em>with <strong>Tempoe</strong> brought him international success marked by a mouth-watering publishing deal with a major company and the opportunity to make music with some of the stars he grew up admiring. On<em> 'Everything,' </em>he samples the RIAA 2X diamond record <em>'Sunflower'</em> He featured one of his heroes <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Jhn</strong> on the heartfelt single<em> 'Tiny Apartment</em>' where he brilliantly shapeshifts to accommodate the Rock, Soul, and Pop hybrid style of the Dominican-American. On<em> 'Slow Down,' </em>he delivered American-influenced pop melodies that effectively accommodated <strong>Teezo Touchdown</strong>'s verse.</p>

<p>When Victony chooses to make party-starting cuts on<em> 'Ludo' </em>and <em>'Stubborn'</em> next to the high-profile figures of <strong>Shallipopi</strong> and <strong>Asake</strong>, he fits them into his style where the vocals and melodies take center stage. These songs capture his status as a hitmaker and one of the stars of the new generation, especially on <em>'Stubborn' </em>where he makes it clear that he won't trade his defiance and "stubbornness" for the calm and agreeable persona of a role model.</p>

<p>What sets Victony apart is his desire to experiment both with music and his imagery where he likes to infuse different alter egos. He showcases this creativity on the album in songs like the tough-talking<em> 'Kolo' </em>where he delivers quintessential Afrobeats writing and <strong>Rema</strong>-like flows over dance production.</p>

<p>He delivers hips-swirling tropical melodies on <em>'Ba$tard, Don't Be Silly'</em> as he tells off his detractors while flaunting his success over production that mirrors what <strong>Tempoe</strong> created on<em> 'Soweto'</em>.</p>

<p>Victony is a man who feels things deeply whether it be heartbreak, love, or gratitude. When he promises a love that comes with a good time on<em> 'Pier 46' </em>with <strong>Kzito</strong> with a passion that's complimented by soothing percussions and strings. The melodies and lyrics convey the depth of his pain on the Highlife strings off<em> 'Sunday School' </em>where he pours out his heart to a scorned lover.</p>

<p>It's with this sobriety that feeling things deeply offers that Victony rounds off the album with <em>'Street Affair'</em> where he restates his spirituality by calling on his God to ease his affairs and guide his steps as he continues to live with stubbornness.</p>

<p><strong>Pulse Rating: /10</strong></p>

<p>Songwriting, Themes, and Delivery: 1.6/2</p>

<p>Enjoyability and Satisfaction: 1.6/2</p>

It's this sheer will to keep forging ahead in the face of life's curveballs and constantly pushing the boundaries of his creativity that shapes Victony's debut album 'Stubborn'.

Victony displays his daring creativity on 'Stubborn' [Review]

<h2>In a recent interview with Apple Music Africa Now Radio, Victony who recently released his debut album<em> 'Stubborn' </em>gave insights into what inspired the album. </h2>

<p>The hitmaker who enjoyed global success in 2023 with his hit single <em>'Soweto' </em>featuring Don Toliver &amp; Rema has released his debut album <strong><em>'Stubborn'</em></strong> on June 21, 2024.</p>

<p>On what inspired the album, <strong>Victony</strong> tells host<strong> Nandi Madiba</strong> that the project was inspired by everything he went through on his journey to success. </p>

<p><em>"Looking back at everything I’ve been through - my come-up story and how I’ve defied the odds. I’ve stayed true to myself and kept my eyes on the goal all along. Nothing else has been influenced by decisions."</em></p>

<p>On <strong><em>'Stubborn,'</em></strong> Victony featured <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/big-3-artists-of-the-different-eras-of-afrobeats-from-1999/tpfxmkg">era-defining Afrobeats star</a> <strong>Asake</strong> and <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/examining-the-growing-presence-of-melancholy-in-street-music/2qf5fyf">Street hop </a>sensation <strong>Shallipopi</strong>. Victony also fulfilled his dream of working with Guyanese-American star <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Jhn</strong> which he calls one of his top 5 artists of all time. </p>

<p><em>"SAINt JHN is in my top five artists of all time. He’s someone I really look up to so you can imagine how much that session meant to me. Being in the same room as SAINt JHN and watching him create, learning from him. That was a very interesting record."</em></p>

<p><strong>Victony</strong> has made a name for himself as one of Afrobeats' most creative artists whose imagery and dressing showcase his elaborate artistry. According to Victony, he has always enjoyed trying out different things including dancing and acting. These creative sides are always highlighted in his debut album where he fused different genres.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>"Even outside music, I just love to try out different things. At some point, I was in a dance group. At some point, I tried acting. Even with some of the teasers I put out, I do acting here and there. So I try to incorporate that in my music as well, so I listen to all kinds of music. Fuse elements from different genres and try to make something beautiful. That’s something I really did during the process of making this album. I was in the learning phase and I just tried to apply all that I had learned."</em></p>

<p><strong>Victony</strong>'s debut album<strong><em> 'Stubborn' </em></strong>was released on June 21, 2024, and it parks 14 tracks all offering different sides of Victony's artistry while capturing his story of resilience.</p>

In a recent interview with Apple Music Africa Now Radio, Victony who recently released his debut album 'Stubborn' gave insights into what inspired the album.

Victony reveals he used to be a dancer and tried acting before becoming a musician

<h2>Known for his global crossover hit <em>'Soweto'</em> featuring Don Toliver and Rema,<strong><em> 'Stubborn'</em></strong> marks an evolution in Victony's musical journey as he joins forces with several superstars to curate an album that captures his surreal rise. </h2>

<p>On <strong><em>'Stubborn'</em></strong>, Shallipopi features era-defining Afrobeats superstar Asake, hitmaker Shallipopi, American rapper <strong>Teezo Touchdown</strong>, Guyanese-American star<strong> Saint Jhn, </strong>and more, to curate a sensational project that transcends genres and brings the multifaceted nature of African music to the global stage.</p>

<p>Released on June 21, 2024, <strong><em>'Stubborn'</em></strong> is a lyrical representation of <strong>Victony</strong>'s resilient return to music, following the third anniversary of the <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/rapper-vict0ny-involved-in-car-accident-set-to-undergo-major-surgery/2vkgqhr" searchedstring="false">near-fatal accident </a>that claimed the life of his best friend and required Victony to undergo extensive surgery and rehab to re-learn how to walk.</p>

<p><strong>On the album, Victony</strong> stated, <em>“The meaning of 'Stubborn' goes beyond what the title implies. This album is a true representation of my story and everything I've had to overcome over the past few years. It's not about just reflecting on the trials and tribulations that you inevitably face, but also relishing in the abundance that life has to offer and authentically staying true to who you are despite what anyone has to say. I'm excited for my fans to hear what I've been working on for years, as well as the masterful productions and artist features that went into making this album.”&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>The eagerly awaited project follows the release of the hit single <em>'Stubborn', </em>featuring Asake. The album conveys Victony's resilience and creativity as he continues to establish himself as one of the artists leading <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/world-international-youth-day-2023-artistes-taking-afrobeats-to-the-world/mxgp34j" searchedstring="false">Afrobeats' global exportation</a>.</p>

<p><strong><em>'STUBBORN' </em>TRACKLISTING</strong></p>

<ol><li><em>Oshaprapra </em>ft <strong>Shorae</strong></li><li><em>History</em></li><li><em>Ludo </em>ft<em> </em><strong>Shallipoppi</strong></li><li><em>Anita</em></li><li><em>Everything</em></li><li><em>Risk</em></li><li><em>Tiny Apartment </em>ft<em> </em><strong>Saint Jhn</strong></li><li><em>Slow Down </em>ft<em> </em><strong>Teezo Touchdown</strong></li><li><em>Stubborn </em>ft<em> </em><strong>Asake</strong></li><li><em>Kolo</em></li><li><em>Bastard, Don't Be Silly</em></li><li><em>Sunday School</em></li><li><em>Pier 46</em></li><li><em>Street Affair</em></li></ol>

Known for his global crossover hit ‘Soweto’ featuring Don Toliver and Rema, ‘Stubborn’ marks an evolution in Victony’s musical journey as he joins forces with several superstars to curate an album that captures his surreal rise.

Victony releases debut album 'Stubborn' with guest features from Asake, Shallipopi

<h2>Nigerian singer Victony has opened up about his ideal woman and the attributes he looks for in a woman.</h2>

<p>In a recent interview with <strong>Bibii Raii</strong> on the latest episode of the <strong><em>Morning Rush Show</em></strong>, the singer was asked if he was in a relationship and his spec.</p>

<p>In response, he said, <em>"I'm single, it just has to happen naturally."</em></p>

<p>Bibii Raii asked, <em>"What's your spec? Do you like them tall, short, do you like them thick? Do you like them slim?"</em></p>

<p>Victony laughed before responding, stating that he was unsure if he had any preferences when it came to women. He then highlighted slender women with curvy features, commonly known as 'slim thick' women.</p>

<p>He said, <em>"Slim thick, but thinking about it right now I don't have a spec. If I think about it correctly I don't think I have one. But slim thick, and she has to be beautiful."</em></p>

<p>Bibii Rai then asked,<em> "Now let's get into the mental aspect of it, what does Victony like his women to be like?"</em></p>

<p><em>"I like a boss lady who has her own thing going on, independent and strong," </em>the singer responded with a wide smile.</p>

<p><em>"And she should also be able to handle the lifestyle of a superstar?" </em>Bibi Raii asked.</p>

<p><em>"Yeah," </em>Victony responded.</p>

<p>The singer spoke about his new music and his collaborations with <strong>Saint JHN</strong>, as well as the core moment when he met singer <strong>Billie Eilish</strong> at the Golden Globes.</p>

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