He has been seen at a number of
social events in Lagos with Nigeria’s Pop Princess Goldie Harvey, but Kenyan
rapper and second runner-up at the last Big Brother Africa Star Game, Prezzo has
revealed plans to settle in Nigeria and build a career in the nation’s
fledgling entertainment industry.
The
Kenya trained and certified pilot turned rapper stated on Channels TV Sunrise
that “my purpose of visiting Nigeria is to broaden my musical career and work
with a couple of producers here.”
“Nigeria will be my second home from
now on and I don’t want to feel like a tourist when I come to Nigeria, so
Nigeria will be home” he stated, adding that “fufu and Eba makes one live
longer and stronger” as he showed his reverence for Nigerian local meals.
On which city in Nigeria he will be
settling, the Kenyan artiste who also sings in Swahili said “most definitely in
Lagos. I think Lagos is a beautiful place.”
“I just love the aggression of the
people out there. I love the hustle” he stated about the daily struggle of
residents in Nigeria’s most populous city.
According to him “Nigeria is the
leader of Africa’s music industry and for me to achieve my goal, I have to JFK”
he said, defining JFK as – “Joining Forces with the Kings”.
“So I have come to join forces with
my Nigerian brothers and sisters” he added.
“I love the positive energy in
Nigeria and I feel it is the kind of positive energy I want to be part of.”
When asked who his choice producers
in Nigeria are, Prezzo replied “I am very inspired by the Nigerian music
industry as a whole. It is a big industry and I am willing to work with
anybody. I don’t need to use anybody as a stepping stone.”
The musician also revealed plans to
make a foray into Nollywood.
Prezzo is expected to drop a single,
on Monday ahead of his forthcoming album.
When questioned on his famous
relationship with Goldie, with whom he has being seen at various events in
Nigeria and abroad in recent weeks, Prezzo cheerfully grinned saying “Goldie is
busy. I have seen her just once since my arrival. ”
“She’s been very busy” he stated,
adding that “Goldie is a beautifully person, both inside and outside.”
Prezzo had a stormy relationship
with the Nigerian participant in the Big Brother Africa House and that they
have both evolved to be great friends since the reality show ended.
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