President Son unveils double albums in push to revive Nigerian reggae.
By Benjamin Njoku Reggae singer John Obinna Ibegbulem, popularly known as President Son, is staying true to his promise to revive reggae music in Nigeria following the release of his debut single “President Son.” The Mbaise, Imo State-born artiste has taken a bold step by releasing two albums simultaneously – “Rasta Man No Violence” and “Straight Out of Oklahoma.” “Rasta Man No Violence” fuses reggae with local flavours to preach love, peace, togetherness and natural living, while “Straight Out of Oklahoma” chronicles his travel experiences and serves as motivation for youths not to abandon their dreams despite challenges.
“This is my way of telling the people that we need to love one another, we need to make peace in our communities.
We need to treat our neighbours as our brothers and our sisters,” he said of the first album.
Describing the second album as motivational, he said both projects are compatible, hence the decision to drop them on the same day. Both albums are now available on major digital platforms. Signed to Virgin Birds Entertainment, the Asaba-based label owned by actor Cyril Pharaoh Chukwuemeka, President Son is known for edifying sounds that promote peace and patriotism. The singer, who started music in primary school, was formerly a member of the group Rough and Ready until its disbandment in 2003.
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