Blazing vocal enchantress, Glee talks about her journey so far in the music industry and what fans and listeners should expect from her here on out. She has also hinted at a possible release of a single, which is to be expected in no time.

Contemporary Afro-Pop/Afro-soul singer Glee is no new name in the Nigerian Music Industry. With a professional music career spanning over half a decade, Glee is finally making the headlines and is sure to be the next biggest thing to happen in Nigeria music. 

Born into a musically inclined family and a music-loving father, Favour Nmachukwu Njoku (Glee) grew up learning to implement the elemental rudiments of music, teaching herself to harness her unique and enchanting voice to sing captivating songs. Her love for music stems from her constant immersion in the art and a continued practice driven by unhindered passion.

As a young lady growing up in the South-Southern part of Nigeria; Asaba, Delta State, Glee became a studio rat at a very young age, owing to her father’s friend owning a music studio, where she spent most of her time. Things moved quickly, and she soon started working as a backup singer. Her infatuation with music prompted her to start learning music production shortly after.

She left Asaba for Abuja in the mid-2010s before moving to Lagos in 2018, where she worked with several top producers and fellow artists, fine-tuning her craft and evolving into a master in her own league.

She released her debut single, “Regular” in 2022, and the song gave her a proper introduction; a complete blend of lyrical proficiency and a mastery of her captivating vocal prowess. The song was produced by Jayfred and is out on all digital platforms.

Glee moved back to Abuja in 2020 to start her own band and has since worked as an entertainer (singer) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, a 5-star hotel in Abuja. She started off with her pianist, but now Glee has a full band, the “Quavers,” otherwise known as the “Glee band.” She heads and manages the Glee band, and it is amazing how much  and how fast the band has grown within a short period of time.

Her musical journey captures a soul trapped in a body with music as her nutrient, calling, and purpose. Her deep and emotional connection to her listeners through her music is nothing short of divine, and she has been praised as a music therapist, as listeners have always felt a deep sense of relief after listening to her.

An equally amazing side to her is that she also communicates real-life experiences, needs, and lifestyles of a typical youth. The struggles, the journey, the love, the money, and the enjoyment.

Glee has vowed to be the next big explosion in the music scenes, and that is imminent. 

Connect with Glee on:

Instagram: glee_of_abuja

TikTok: glee_of_abuja

X(fka Twitter): Favour Glee

Snapchat: favour_glee

Facebook: Favour Glee

With an exponentially growing fan base, Yemy Pearl’s music career is on the rise. He began his professional journey in 2018, honing his craft and perfecting his unique sound. His hard work paid off when he was signed to RID Entertainment in 2022, a testament to his dedication and talent. His three hit singles, ‘So Special’, ‘Shuga’, and ‘Fuego’, released under the label, have left fans craving more of his captivating sound.

As a young boy, he was inspired by Chris Brown, Westlife, Fela, whose music his father always played, and Wizkid. Yemy Pearl’s music is defined by its love-centric messages, conveyed through his sonorous and enticing voice. His debut EP, set for release this year, promises to be a treat for Afrobeats enthusiasts, showcasing his growth and artistry.

Yemy Pearl’s music is a reflection of his personal experiences and a way to connect with his audience on a deeper level. His love-themed tracks resonate with listeners, making him a standout artist in the Nigerian music scene. His soulful voice and captivating stage presence have earned him a spot as one of the most promising acts in Afrobeats.

As Yemy Pearl continues to make waves in the music industry, he aspires to collaborate with industry giants like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Omah Lay, further solidifying his position in the Afrobeats scene. With his talent, dedication, and passion, Yemy Pearl is poised to become a household name in Nigerian music, inspiring a new generation of artists and music lovers alike.

Super talented Nigerian afrobeats artiste, Odusanya James Olanrewaju (Jodex Rowland), though hailing from Ogun State, Nigeria, was born and raised in Lagos State. Starting in music as a young high school kid, who would gather his peers and classmates to freestyle for them, giving them a taste of his “special talent”, Jodex Rowland has over time evolved in his craft and has turned into a master in the afrobeats genre.

Patience is a virtue, and true perfection lies in the consistent practice of one’s art and craft. Jodex Rowland has spent years away from the headlines, taking a keen interest in personal investments in his music, sampling and playing around sounds, to bring about the Jodex Rowland we now have today. Originally a fan of trap music, his interest in afro is what has now shaped him into one of the finest afrobeats superstars to watch out for in the coming years.

Drawing Inspiration from afrobeats (afro fusion) superstars, Jodex Rowland has been particularly inspired by Burna Boy, whose legacy is something he looks to build upon, and even more. Jodex once said, “I love Burna Boy’s Philosophy and what he stands for, what he represents, I love how he keeps it real always, that is something my music is also all about, and what I want my listeners to have through my music.” He also added, that in the future, he would love to work with the African Giant, as that would be a dream come true.

Jodex Rowland released his first official studio single “Holiday”, in the year 2022. A romantic tune, one which revealed a side of Jodex Rowland. He has described himself as a guy, who like any other human, has desires, wants, and needs, and he is open about his sexual desires. In his words, he said, “I’m a guy who loves sex so much, and I don’t think people are who don’t, but you don’t see anyone talking about it, which is where I come in.” He keeps it real, and his music connects directly to the soul.

In March 2024, Jodex teamed up with Jayfred(the beat wizard) and Bhadboi OML, to deliver the track, “Sex Story”, and just like “Holiday”, this further she’d light into the personality and sexual interests of Jodex, as it is a song meant to surely get you in “the mood”, and bring out that naughty nature. The song saw the three amazing superstars give a perfect delivery to the track with each individual giving his “sex story”.

Having learnt from consistent practice, and the study of other great artistes, Jodex Rowland pours out his passion, his soul, into his “afro-fusion” sound. Telling relatable stories, and connecting massively with his listeners. This shouldn’t be surprising, as it had always been his goal, to be able to connect with his audience on a personal level, through his music.

In the coming years, Jodex hopes to continually dish out resounding and addictive tunes, hopping on various trends, sampling various elements, and implementing his discoveries to make more magic. He hopes to keep the authenticity of his music, giving genuine songs to his listeners, and he hopes, that they all would be able to relate with each track per time.

Jodex is an independent artiste with his mind set on the ultimate throne of afrobeats. To connect with him, he is on;

Instagram: @jodexrowland

TikTok: @jodexrowland

Born on August 8, 2004, Boy Maliq is an indigene of Benue State who grew up in Ikorodu, Lagos. Speaking on how he started his career, he said, “I began while I was in primary school, during end-of-the-year party, where pupils showcase their talents. Before then, I have been singing but I could not tell how good I was.

“What I did then perform other artistes’ songs. I can take anyone’s song and sing my own version. I started with ‘Omo Abule Sowo’ by Olamide. What inspired me was the motivation I got from other people. People encouraged me to sing and they said I am good.”

Boy Maliq may be young in the industry but he has a burning desire to prosper. He has pushed himself over the years and he is confident he will achieve his goals. By doing his ‘freestyle’ and posting them online, he has been able to gain several followers.

Some persons have cheered him to the path he desires. Asides the support of his family and friends, Boy Maliq has his feet in the industry because of the role his record label, Obafunshy Records, has played. The youngster said he has a fantastic experience with his boss and he will continue to work hard and never relent.

Furthermore, the singer spoke about the impact of Obafunshy Records on his career. He said, “He (his boss) has done a lot for me. He is a great man. He is my motivator and has sorted out his welfare and is taking good care of him, and I am very grateful for that.”

Speaking on the artistes he would like to do collaborations with, Boy Maliq said, “I would like to do a feature with Fireboy. The reason is that there is something about him. I like his flow and style of music. He is one of my inspirations too. I would like to work with him.”

He also said that in the next five years, his desire is to see himself on a stage receiving the Grammy Awards.

Although he is moving on a path of growth, he has some reservations about certain occurrences in the industry. Hence, he would like to see a change in this aspect. In his words: “Personally, I don’t want fight. It is common for people in the industry to fight for one or two things. That should change. All of us will get to the top.”

Some of the songs to his credit include ‘Maria’, ‘2023’, ‘Boogie For Me’, ‘Strong Love’, and ‘The Result’. Speaking on what fans should expect from him, he said, “Fans should expect artistic impacts. I’m on the verge of making them smile and dance to my tune.”

Stay updated with Boy Maliq on socials:

https://hyperfollow.com/boymaliq

My music is a fusion of Afrobeat, hip-hop, and R&B, and I aim to create a unique sound that resonates with people around the world. My lyrics are inspired by my experiences growing up in Nigeria and my love for African culture. I believe that music has the power to bring people together, and I want my music to be a positive force that promotes unity, love, and happiness.

My debut single, “Maria,” has been well-received by fans and critics alike. The song is about a guy reacting to pressure from his lady’s demands. The guy urges her to calm down for a better tomorrow with him, and that too much pressure might kill their relationship. The song features catchy beats, infectious melodies, and soulful lyrics. I am excited to share my music with the world and look forward to connecting with fans across the globe.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me, and I hope that my music brings joy and happiness to your life.

Stay updated with Boy Maliq on socials:

https://hyperfollow.com/boymaliq

How did you come about the name “Henry Adams”
it’s my real name.
Used to go by the name YG, but later changed to using my real name.
Someone said to me “You have a nice name, why not use it as your stage name”?
That was when I decided to go with Henry Adams.

How did you discover your talent to sing?
I was in my room one day with a friend. I was in SS1 at that time, and I just started rapping on my bed. I remember like it was yesterday. That was the period a tribute song was made for the late _Legendary rapper, Dagrin.
Later traveled to Port Harcourt where I realized I could do music.
I remember writing Oleku Lyrics in class. I could rap Superstar by Ice Prince from beginning to the end then._

Which genre of music do you sing?
Afro pop, a little bit of rap. Don’t rap again though lol

Tell us about Obafunshy Records
Obafunshy Music Records is a label to watch out for. We are all about good music. OMR started last year, and we’ve made several bangers and music videos.
We growing into entertainment soon.
Watchout, so the storm doesn’t take you away lol

When and how did you join Obafunshy Record
Obafunshy Records started last year. The same year we started making music together.
My manager and I had a relationship from way back.
Remember doing freestyle on his birthday about 10 years ago.
He thought I could do better with my gift, so he proposed we start making good music together. As you can see, we’ve made a lot of that

How have you been living as an up and coming artist?
Hmm Knowing that the feature is bright is a big motivation for me as an upcoming artist.
Having a label that supports your music is also a motivation.
So life for me as an upcoming artist has been cool, however, not without challenges.
There’s still a lot to be done, work to put in, things to achieve.

Tell us what we should be expecting in your much anticipated single “HOLIDAY”
Holiday is a love song. Currently my manager’s favorite song lol.
He’s a serious music critic, so his love for the song should tell you a mega jam is on the way

What should your fans be expecting from you this year?
A lot. More hit songs, music videos, interviews, performances, freestyle, skits lol, yeah, the few comic skits I have done over the years have been accepted well, so comic skits.
Music production is another thing I will be taking seriously this year, produced one of the songs on my EP “No Bad Vibes”, so you can call me a producer as well. Coming with a lot of kinds of stuff. I think I will entertain with TikTok videos as well, looks like a thing these days lol

Share with us your achievements and challenges since you started singing
Okay
So let me start with challenges, the market is a competitive one, so having a nice craft of song and not getting heard can be discouraging. That’s the sad part of this lol
I have won major awards internationally. Surprisingly, I have more international awards than I have in my country.

When will you quit singing?
The day the Lord calls lol

Which artiste will you like to work with and your role model in music?
I enjoy listening to good music, and I listen to a lot of artists.
Wizkid, Burna, Davido
These are the big ones in the industry right now…I go like feature all of them, who no like better thing?
Role model?
I enjoy rap music and one guy I like so much is Lecrae. His songs are uplifting
Locally, Wizkid, Man was part of the reason I considered music.
I mean I listened to 2 face, Psauare, then Mohits etc, when I was growing up, they made me love music, but Wizkid did extra

Can you talk about your previous records and can you also send the links

Dropped an EP of 5 tracks. It included my previously released single, “I no like Wahala “
EP title is “No Bad Vibes”
Songs on the EP are:
1. I No Like Wahala
2. E No Pay
2 Funmilola
4. E No Concern Me
5. Jump on the Best

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/henryadams1/no-bad-vibes-3

Spotify link
https://open.spotify.com/album/27FvGpDwDa3vmai4CRsdzu?si=wRqlPnYLTj62K_m5kb2azg

If you were not into music what would you have been doing
Playing football lol
I love football, actually I can do almost every sport

I love teaching as well. Worked in the bank for some time, so maybe I would have become a banker

Do you have the believe that you can become a “TOP ARTISTE” one day and how do you think this can happen
Yes, I believe.
Believe is key
And I have what it take

Final Words
Keep believing in me, bigger things on the way.

He has been able to combine both amazingly well. Henry did his first studio recording at the age of 15, while in secondary school in Port Harcourt. By the age of 16, Henry Adams with a couple of friends started a musical group called Swag City Crew. They recorded two songs( Swag City and They Don’t Know) before graduating from secondary school.

In 2013, Henry Adams moved to Ghana to school, where he officially signed his first record deal with Glory House Records. He recorded a few songs while also making beats for other artists. After the expiration of his record deal contract, Henry Adams took a break from music for some years.

However, during those periods that he was not actively into music, Henry did a lot of freestyle videos which he uploaded on Instagram and other social media platforms to keep his fans engaged. He got a lot of reactions and comments from fans who urged him back into music.
Fast forward to 2021, Henry Adams recently signed for Obafunshy records and has dropped a hit single already titled, ” I no like wahala” The video is set to be released together with his first EP. Fans have been told to expect more good music, videos, and much more exciting stuff from him.

Birth name Henry Adams Oluwaseyi Oluwakayode (a.k.a Henry Adams)

Date Of Birth: 3rd February 1996 (age 25)

Address: Ile Ife, Osun State

State of Origin: Ondo State

Religion: Christianity

Genres: Afrobeat, Hip Hop, reggae, dancehall, R&B, pop

Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Producer

Education: Sikkim Manipal University Ghana (2016) Obafemi Awolowo University (2021) Year active 2011–present

Label: Obafunshy records

Social media handles: Instagram- @henryadams_official, Twitter – @_henryadams