For people who pay close attention to up and coming afro hip hop,it was obvious that young artiste Bobby Black was going to pop. He initially surfaced in mid 2016 and started to get attention from the press in early 2019.
Saturday 7th August 2021 was a dance hall of stars, celebrities,entertainers were present at the listening party of Bobby Black (ROAD TO STARDON) at the popular Lust The Club Surulere.
The event which started by 10pm as friends, family,coleaques and fans of Bobby Black turn up in numbers to grace the occasion.
MC Pencil G did a good job.
DJ Yankyz performed very well.
The following artists/ guests were present.
Father of the day: Ambassador Chris Esene.
Mayowa Bae, S.I, Ehi, Shancy, Simbi Star, Skolly B, Kelstorm,Mr Lawal Onitolo CEO Rira Tita Global company,Mr Yinka Ashogbon,Mr Uthman Sanusi,Mr Idris Adeyinka Bishi,and many more.
In an exclusive chat with some group of journalists the youngster revealed what inspires his brand of music,how his Executive Producer Taiwo Oduala, Boss of ODUATAJ as been his mini God and a lot more.
Enjoy Excerpts….
Can you tell us a little more about yourself?
Habeeb Abidemi Ajayi
Popularly known as Bobby Black
Born and brought up
In surulere Lagos Nigeria, hails from ogun state.
Is a Nigerian Afro pop singer, song writer and a recording artist.
In 2019 he released his first single titled ire under Oduataj Entertainment and also released another song titled believe in 2020 both songs videos are shots by Joel Matt.
What inspires your genre of music?
My inspiration comes from what I see around me on a daily basis, how life is hard for average and poor people to survive.. I am someone that really care about humanity and the only way I can touch people’s live and to motivate and inspire them is by reaching out to them with my music. That’s why I sing more of inspirational and motivational songs to touch peoples heart and gives them hope and courage to live a better life hereafter..
How many album have you done so far?
Road to Stardom was my first and only album for now and it consist of solid 16 tracks.
- Sweet mother
- My way
- Groove ft Areezy
- Olaotan
- Koma Roll
- I Need To Know
- Loose ft Vyper (from u.s.a)
- Anabella
- Angelina
- Ire
- Believe
- Bolatito ft Semat
- Alakisa ft Mayowa Bae
- Shako
- Shanu mi
- Oshey
How was the feed back from your fans?
The feed back was awesome and a lot of hilarious comments from everyone both fans, love ones friends and family.. my album launch party was a night to remember at Lust the club, No 97 Ogunlana drive surulere Lagos Nig.
As an artist,you will have some people who are always there for you whenever you call,can you mention them?
I don’t have anyone for now but only God, My boss Mr Taiwo Adejonwo Oduala and my director/manager Mr Joel Oluwasujibomi Mathew popularly known as Joel Matt.
What is your style of Music?
Afro Hip Hop
Why did you choose the style?
Because I’m an africa and I love Afro music, my ambition is to make africa music proud by showcasing our sound and culture to the world through the help of Afro Sound.
Who is your role model?
Brymo
Where do you see yourself in the nearest future?
I see myself nowhere than the top.
Any challenges?
UTo grow as an upcoming artiste in Nigeria music industry is hell, because no one will be ready to help or assist you to grow.. Those that are up doesn’t wanna come down and those that are down are planning and struggling to climb up but those that are up never knew that with the help up those that are down they can remain at the top as long as they tend to help and assist them grow