In the ever-evolving world of Afrobeat, a new voice is rising—one that’s not just making music but telling powerful stories that reflect the heartbeat of a generation. His name is Oloyede Adekunle, but fans across Nigeria and beyond know him as Moonlight ETH.
Hailing from Irewole, a quiet local government area in Osun State, Moonlight ETH is carving a unique space for himself in the Nigerian music scene. While many Afrobeat artists focus on rhythm and vibe, Moonlight ETH brings something more—raw emotion, conscious lyrics, and a digital-age perspective that resonates deeply with today’s youth.
“I don’t just sing, I tell stories,” he says, and he means it. His songs are layered with themes that range from everyday struggles and unfiltered emotions to dreams, ambition, and even the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency. For Moonlight ETH, music isn’t just an art—it’s a reflection of real life in the digital era.
His love for music began in childhood, but it wasn’t until secondary school that he truly discovered his voice. “That’s when I started writing songs and realizing that music could help me express everything I was feeling inside,” he recalls.
Now, his debut EP, ethtothemoon, stands as a testament to his journey. It’s more than just a collection of tracks—it’s a narrative arc that captures where he’s been, where he’s going, and how he views the world around him. With each lyric and beat, Moonlight ETH shines light on the complexities of youth, identity, and hope in a society marked by change.
The name “Moonlight ETH” itself is a poetic symbol. “Even in darkness, there’s always light—and my music is that light,” he says, echoing the resilient spirit that defines his art and his life.
As the Nigerian music industry continues to expand globally, Moonlight ETH is one of the bold new voices pushing the boundaries of what Afrobeat can be—deep, reflective, and unmistakably modern.