Nigerian rapper, Ycee, has explained why he decided to take a break from the music industry.
During a recent livestream with steamer Cater Efe, the rapper, whose real name is Oludemilade Martin Alejo, revealed that he took a break from music to concentrate on personal development.
He explained that he went on a journey of self-discovery but has now returned to music.
He explained that he went on a journey of self-discovery but has now returned to music.
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“I have been on the mountain. I went on a journey of self-discovery. But I am back,” he said.
YCee also explained the lore behind his moniker “Omo Alhaji”, revealing that his dad is a Muslim even though he is not being a practicing Muslim.
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The music star described his personal spiritual philosophy as being centered simply on “love”.
Before his hiatus, YCee dominated the Nigerian music industry with hits like ‘Jagaban’, ‘Jucie’, ‘Omo Alhaji’, and so many others.
Equally, Oludemilade Martin Alejolisten, known professionally as Ycee, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He gained popularity after his single “Condo”, which features vocals by Patoranking, earned him two nominations at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.