Afro-pop star, Leksyd kick starts 2023 with ‘Holy Michael’ featuring 9ice

Fast-rising multi-talented artist, Onafuye Olalekan Timothy, popularly known as ‘Leksyd’, who hails from Ogun State, started the music journey at the age of nine, from playing different musical instruments in high school till he started making his way to record in music studios.

Leksyd music has been majorly influenced by the likes of icons in the Nigerian music industry like King Wasiu Ayinde, King Sunny Ade, 9ice and Burna Boy. He said: “Making good music has always been my favorite hobby, it also helped me in expressing my inner thoughts.”

His newly released single under Imuzic Label – ‘Holy Michael’ features the legend ‘9ice’ on this amazing piece. The song has combined elements of Afrobeats and Afro-pop, with unique vocals and prayerful lyrics on the beat which helped to create a distinct sound for the lovers of good music.

Speaking about his plans for the rest of the year, Leksyd revealed that he will be releasing couple of singles with amazing visuals and an amazing body of work (EP) for his core fans.

Leksyd is set to mark his spot in a rapidly evolving and developing Nigerian music scene.