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On Our Radar: “A Successful Career is When I Can Shut Down The 02 Arena With Ease” – Abefe
As part of BellaNaija’s effort to build on the two-decade legacy of supporting and spotlighting creatives, BellaNaija Features launched the “BN On Our Radar” series to spotlight a few emerging Nigerian artists who are believed to be the future of Nigerian music. More than introducing and spotlighting future or rising stars, On Our Radar is about documenting a generation of artists creating the future of Nigerian music.
Today, we are spotlighting Abefe. Abefe is one of the emerging artists from Nigeria who has gained popularity through social media in 2026. Although he has always had a talent for singing, his TikTok covers have propelled him to viral fame. So far, Abefe has amassed millions of streams across various platforms due to his relatable storytelling and vulnerable lyricism. He has also received recognition from major Nigerian stars like BNXN and Joeboy. His debut project, Abefe (Begged to Be Loved), is an EP. In this brief feature, Abefe shares his ultimate dream in music.
Hey Abefe, what’s good?
I feel good; I feel great. New music out, so I feel good.
Let’s start here. You...