Next rated act of the month, EGBEZI.

Tell us about your background?

 Born named ebizimor anthony ogbe  Born April 5, 1988. a native of ijaw; raised up in the city of warri; a ND holder in SLT, currently a 400L MLS student In Lautech.

When did you start music?

Started writing my own lyrics in 2007, but was'nt really serious with it until i met with some like-minds. We started doing freestyles for the fun of it, later formed a music crew(Strawberry Boiz). In feb 2011, I recorded my first track, 'dream for africa' where i featured one of ma crew member, 77 Star General.

How did you come about your stage name?

The name egbezi was given to me by friends in the streets where i'd live almost my entire life  (NPA Ijaw quaters, Warri). Dont really know how they figured it out, but i think they kinda combined ma first and last name.

 How do you get inspired?

 As a rapper i was inspired by the rap legend, Tupac Amaru Shakur. But i also get my inspiration from things that i do come across in my everyday life. And most especially God.

Has it being financially rewarding?

Let me say it has not being rewarding financially but I thank God for where I am 2day.I still run my stuffs with my cash.get shows with no pay.thats nigeria for you.

What do you think of yourself in a couple of years time?

 By the grace of God, i'm still going to be me,presently I hav 8 singles.stil workin hard towards my promo CD.fews years from now hope to be d next big thing in the industry.hmmm winning the NEXT RATED hiphop awards.smiles

Your final word

I have come to stay.GOD help me.Like i would say,'we no be china phone so we no dey make noise' (abducted from my track 'screaming please') watch out for me, n expect good music...till then, stay safe!

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By sunday obems..........