In a candid sit-down with the CTRL Room, celebrated rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known by his stage name Odumodublvck, delved into the challenges he’s faced in the Nigerian music scene.
The “Declan Rice” hitmaker expressed his belief that Nigerians often don’t give the due respect to the hip-hop genre and its contributors.informationguidenigeria
Reflecting on his earlier days in the industry, Odumodublvck recalled the cold shoulders he received, even from prestigious award ceremonies where he wasn’t offered a seat.
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Adding to the intrigue, the rapper shared an intriguing tidbit about his journey to stardom. He turned down a proposal from his team to collaborate with afrobeats titan, Davido, in a bid for quicker fame.
Instead, he chose to march to the beat of his own drum, drawing inspiration and aligning with UK grime talents who resonated more closely with his musical vision.JAMB Portal
This tale of perseverance and commitment to authenticity offers a unique look into Odumodublvck’s path in the music world.
Odumodublvck said, “In 2019, someone [in my team] said we should go to Lagos and meet Davido. But I was like, ‘What will Davido do for me? Even if Davido takes me to America and puts me on stage and I’m rapping my stuff, his fans won’t understand because they are afrobeats fans.’
“But these guys: Teezee, BOJ, and Sholz, are the pipeline to the UK market. And those are the closest guys I sound like internationally. So why don’t I follow that route to get to wherever I want to get to?’
“I was like, I don’t need Davido for anything now. Let me follow people that align with my vision. And that was how we just came together and we’re here now. Number one in the country against all odds. Tell them, they’ve to respect that thing. Because we went for an award show and we didn’t even have seats. They don’t respect hip-hop in Nigeria. They don’t respect us.”NYSC Portal
The rapper, however, admitted that he conceded to Wizkid’s controversial statement that “hip-hop is dead”, stressing “I was tremendously happy about Wizkid’s statement… Hip-Hop was dead.”
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