IBEJII (Yoruba for twin). He is a phenomenal artist craftily employing folklore, metaphor and vernacular to deliver tales of love and loss with keen sensitivity.
IBEJII made his entry into the afropop-dominated and western- influenced Nigerian music scene four years ago. He took a bold step by returning back home from London, where he was born and raised to launch his musical career, as well as draw strength from his roots.
According to him, music gives him a chance to share his journey, love of life and some of the better, greater things about our collective journey. In his new album Ilù Ilú (The Drum of The Town), IBEJII wholesomely expresses these beliefs as he sings along the lines of origins, troubles, love, motherhood eulogies and proverbs, with an aesthetics mix of afro-retro, contemporary jazz, Yoruba folk and juju.
This charming and enthralling body of work contains 9 tracks where IBEJII channels his inner storytelling chakra, wearing his unusual birth and musical roots as his badge of authenticity – a mastery of sound and emotion. This is his fourth studio album after Green white Dope 001 & 002, Tribal Marks and Music Saved My Life. Some of these tracks have also been featured on EbonyLife’s The Wedding Party, Catcher Lagos and Chief Daddy.
LISTEN HERE – https://ibejii.hearnow.com/%C3%8Cl%C3%B9-%C3%8Cl%C3%BA
