- Victony revealed that he shifted from rap to Afrobeat to explore new musical territory.
- The 22-year-old artist said the pandemic-induced quarantine allowed him to discover himself and embrace fresh experiences.
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Victony recently made a genre shift from rap to afrobeats, driven by his desire to explore new musical horizons.
At the age of 22, the artist credited the pandemic-induced quarantine period for providing him with the opportunity to discover himself and open up to novel experiences.
During the lockdown, he sensed a different aura and decided to venture into afrobeat, though he acknowledged the genre’s challenge in maintaining relatability while still being creative with lyrics.
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Victony credited music for aiding in his recovery after a tragic car accident that resulted in the loss of a close friend and left him in a wheelchair for about a year.
Even in that condition, his collaboration with Mayorkun, titled ‘Holy Father,’ received a positive response, motivating him to complete his project and pursue further success.
However, he shared the lingering guilt of being unable to recall the accident, and he often wondered if things would have been different had he been awake at the time.
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Despite this haunting feeling, Victony remained committed to his musical journey and embraced the challenges of his newfound genre.
