Nigerian singer, Victony claims that the rapper Olamide gave him an inspiration to make his upcoming work, “Stubborn,” into an album.
At a listening party for the project, which is slated for release on June 28, the singer talked about his interaction with Olamide.
The YBNL label CEO reportedly pushed the “Soweto” hitmaker to record an album called “Stubborn.”
The rapper, known affectionately as Baddo, reportedly advised Victony to release an album “when the fans are yearning for it.”
He continued by saying that he decided to turn “Stubborn” into an album rather than the previously stated extended play because of Olamide‘s support.
“Stubborn was supposed to be an EP. I felt like I was not album-ready,” Victony said.
“Before the release of the single ‘Stubborn’, I went to Baddo’s house to seek advice like my big brother.
“The meeting had a different outcome. I went there with my guys, just discussing with Baddo. He told me, ‘Look, you do not want to put out a body of work when your fans are no longer yearning for it.’
“That hit me because I feel like I am a project artiste and that is how people understand me best. I thought about it and I am like, ‘Why not? What is holding me back?’ And then I tweeted a picture with Baddo.
“That very day was the day we decided to make this an album. I had announced Stubborn as my next project but as an EP.”
Victony, whose real name is Anthony Victor, became well-known a few years ago when he worked with Mayorkun on the song “Holy Father.”
Tobi Mohammed, a Nigerian music executive, owns the record label Mainland Block Party, where he is now signed.
Victony released “Stubborn,” a song from their upcoming first album, in May.
The 14-track album by Victony includes songs by Teezo Touchdown, Asake, Shallipopi, Shorae Moore, and Saint Jhn.
Victony, whose real name is Anthony Victor, became well-known a few years ago when he worked with Mayorkun on the song “Holy Father.”
