INTERVIEW: The Nigerian music industry isn't just for up-and-coming musicians - Singer, Priesst
Afro-pop and rap sensation, Caleb Odugbose, popularly known as Priesst, is an up-and-coming Nigerian singer, best known for his second official single titled "Puff-Puff Pass" featuring Falz, released in September .
Priesst, whose parents are clerics, launched his official music career against all odds in 2014.
In this interview, he talks about his foray into music and how he hopes to impact his fans with his music.
Excerpts:
PT: How did you come up with the stage name, Priest?
PRESST: A movie. "Superflight".
PT: Tell us about your background.
PRIESST: I am from Ogun State and was born into a family of six. My father is a pastor and I am the last child. I am currently in school at the University of Abuja and in my final year, majoring in political science and international relations.
PT: Let's hear more about your music career.
PRIEST: I got into music unexpectedly. My dad is a pastor so I was in the church choir drumming, playing keyboards and changing both when there was no one to play the other instrument. I've never been into music, especially rap. My dad should never hear me rapping, that kind of stuff.
I was more of a songwriter. At first, I was writing for my friends; then, in high school, they used what I wrote to flow and reach the public. So before I ventured into it, I knew it was something I loved because seeing someone use my piece to wow the audience always made me feel like I got it! But I couldn't come out in the foreground.
PriestPT: Were you shy?
PRIESST: Maybe a mix of shyness and more – I don't know what my dad would say.
PT: So what does he say now?
PRIEST: At first he wasn't in support. I was hiding it from my house until now, let him know. But I don't know if it's completely in sync with it.
PT: As a talented singer whose father shouldn't know his craft, how did you feel?
PRESST: I was scared. I was ready to let go and even not make music. I was good with that.
PT: So you're not the typical rebellious child of a pastor?
PRIEST: I guess not, then. But, I think I am now.
PT: What kind of music...
Afro-pop and rap sensation, Caleb Odugbose, popularly known as Priesst, is an up-and-coming Nigerian singer, best known for his second official single titled "Puff-Puff Pass" featuring Falz, released in September .
Priesst, whose parents are clerics, launched his official music career against all odds in 2014.
In this interview, he talks about his foray into music and how he hopes to impact his fans with his music.
Excerpts:
PT: How did you come up with the stage name, Priest?
PRESST: A movie. "Superflight".
PT: Tell us about your background.
PRIESST: I am from Ogun State and was born into a family of six. My father is a pastor and I am the last child. I am currently in school at the University of Abuja and in my final year, majoring in political science and international relations.
PT: Let's hear more about your music career.
PRIEST: I got into music unexpectedly. My dad is a pastor so I was in the church choir drumming, playing keyboards and changing both when there was no one to play the other instrument. I've never been into music, especially rap. My dad should never hear me rapping, that kind of stuff.
I was more of a songwriter. At first, I was writing for my friends; then, in high school, they used what I wrote to flow and reach the public. So before I ventured into it, I knew it was something I loved because seeing someone use my piece to wow the audience always made me feel like I got it! But I couldn't come out in the foreground.
PriestPT: Were you shy?
PRIESST: Maybe a mix of shyness and more – I don't know what my dad would say.
PT: So what does he say now?
PRIEST: At first he wasn't in support. I was hiding it from my house until now, let him know. But I don't know if it's completely in sync with it.
PT: As a talented singer whose father shouldn't know his craft, how did you feel?
PRESST: I was scared. I was ready to let go and even not make music. I was good with that.
PT: So you're not the typical rebellious child of a pastor?
PRIEST: I guess not, then. But, I think I am now.
PT: What kind of music...
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