Fast-rising Nigerian artiste, Demolision Boy, has expressed confidence in his ability to break into the global music scene as Afrobeats continues its worldwide dominance.

The young singer, who began his music career in 2020 after graduating from university at the age of 18, said resilience and versatility have been his biggest strengths in navigating the highly competitive industry.

Speaking on the origin of his stage name, Demolision Boy explained that it was inspired by Manchester United’s comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.

“Out of joy, I and my friends nicknamed them Demolition Boys. When I started music, I saw myself as the underdog who wanted to shake up the industry. That projection of future success made me adopt the name, but I changed the ‘T’ to an ‘S’ to make it unique,” he said.

He credited his late friend, Terrence, with encouraging him to take music seriously, turning what began as a pastime into a lifelong pursuit. Influenced by Burna Boy, Wizkid, and UK rapper Central Cee, Demolision Boy described his sound as narrative-driven.

“My music is always telling a story. When you listen carefully, I’m talking to the beat — you can feel the resonance,” he noted.

Since his debut, the artiste has experimented with multiple genres, spanning rap, Afrobeat, and Afropiano. His discography includes tracks such as Letter to My Ex, Stranded, and Liposuction. His upcoming Afropiano single, The Hooks, is expected to drop next month ahead of an EP.

One of his standout songs, Stranded, was born out of frustration at the lukewarm reception of rap in Nigeria. “I discovered that the audience here is not big on rap, and it was really frustrating for me. So, I turned my frustration into a song — and it ended up being one of my best,” he said.

Despite the challenges, Demolision Boy said he remains focused on his goals. “Delay is not denial. At every point in my career where I feel like I haven’t achieved a certain feat, I believe it’s because I haven’t worked hard enough yet,” he remarked.

Looking ahead, the artiste said he sees himself among the greats. “I see myself on the toppest top with the legends, making a significant mark in the industry because I have the talent. I’ve been evolving, and I’ll keep evolving with the sound,” he declared.

With his passion, versatility, and refusal to bow to setbacks, Demolision Boy is positioning himself as one of Nigeria’s next breakout stars.