MVK releases debut single 'Sarafina'

• Published date: 20 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Afro-fusion music singer Ajayi Ayomide Moses aka MVK has registered his presence on the Nigerian music scene with his debut single titled 'Sarafina'.

The 20-year-old Mac West Entertainment signed singer who spent most of his childhood days in Abuja with his grandma, discovered his passion for music at 13.

He started making music while he was in secondary school under the tutelage of his grandmother who was aware of his interest in music.

Though very supportive of his musical ambitions, MVK's grandmother advised him to complete his education first, an advice his label boss, Chibuike Paul Osuagwu, a.k.a Mac Don ensured he saw through before signing him to Mac West Entertainment after they met in Lagos.

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Recalling how he felt when he was advised to complete his education before pursuing his music career fully, he said: 'I felt bad, because coming from a family that loves music, talking about my elder brother, grandmother and father, the only thing I wanted to do is music. So, asking me to finish up school before doing music felt like they were not in support of my career. But I later realized that education is important as well, so I had to finish.'

Speaking on the how he discovered his talent for music, he said: 'I discovered my talent when I was 13. I was in my church choir and we use to have singing competitions in church...