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Meet fast rising Afro hip hop star, Countycity, young export changing Naija music scene

By Guardian Nigeria
21 August 2022   |   2:37 am
For people who pay close attention to up-and-coming hip-hop singers, it was obvious that young Afro Hip hop star, Onyebuchi Johnmary Obiadi popularly known as Countycity, was going to pop.

Countycity

For people who pay close attention to up-and-coming hip-hop singers, it was obvious that young Afro Hip hop star, Onyebuchi Johnmary Obiadi popularly known as Countycity, was going to pop.

He initially surfaced in mid-2014 and started to get attention from the press in early 2015.

Countycity is the progenitor of County Music, an offshoot of Souljaskillz Records. Even after he released the hit single ‘Chop Life’ in 2022, Countycity’s buzz seemed nominal next to many of his peers as he suddenly rose from Turkey and flushed Naija upcoming artiste music scene.

There is no doubt that Countycity has the potential to be the biggest star of them all, releasing over 13 tracks which are doing well on all streaming platforms and then suddenly, towards the mid-year, ‘Blings On Weddings’ started to make terrestrial radio waves.

A broader hip-hop audience discovered this young dude and his distinctive personal flair. His single made a big splash upon release.

Countycity is a native of Anaocha Local Council, Anambra State. His style of music ranges from Hip Hop, World, Afro, Pop, and Disco.

According to the Turkey-based talent, leading musicians who have willingly offered to feature in his forthcoming body of work give him the confidence that he’s doing something right. His drive further earned him a spot on ‘Citypeople’s next-rated artists.

He is bridging the gap between the average listener and his conventional audience. Most of his songs have positive reviews and feedback on the radios, charts, and streaming platforms.

When asked about the lessons learned so far as an upcoming artist, he said, “I have learned from top artistes that the road may be rough, but the end will justify the means. People like Olamide and Wizkid didn’t make it big overnight. I have learned to work hard and be patient.

Countycity brought the peculiar brand to Nigeria after he figured out how the street of Nigeria is filled with lots of talent, but little means of brand exposure for them.

“I decided to relocate my music effort and expertise… and hope to storm Nigeria soon to contribute my own quotas basically,” he said.

Countycity is set to hit the studio with another fresh track from his stable. I’m a baller.

He is one of the Nigerian finest music export to look out for in 2022.

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