Nigerian singer Chike recently shared insights about his new album ‘Son of Chike‘ in an interview with Apple Music Africa Now Radio.
The album, released on July 19, 2024, marks his third studio release.
Chike told host Nandi Madiba that this album is a celebration of his Igbo heritage. He said, “I feel like it’s an album where I was putting out my culture, even down to the way I expressed myself. I know that with this album, you can tell who Chike is and where he is from.”
Known for his RnB style since his debut album ‘Boo of the Booless‘, Chike explained his approach to collaborations on the new album. He worked with artists like Olamide, Ladipoe, and Qing Madi, stating, “With everything I do, I just try to remind myself that the music comes first. It’s not the numbers, because that temptation is there…”
The album’s lead single ‘Egwu‘ features the late artist Mohbad. Chike reflected on how Mohbad’s passing affected him: “When things happen in your life and you realise we are not here forever, it reminds you that this can happen to anybody and you should make the best use of your time.”
This experience led Chike to make bold decisions, both personally and professionally. He shared, “I went ahead and did something I’d wanted to do. I spent all my savings; I did things for some people, where [before] I was thinking it wasn’t the right time to do it.”
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