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Singer and rapper Vector Tha Viper has shared a touching story about the life-changing impact of his music.

Speaking on a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, he revealed that his hit track ‘Early Momo’ with Goodgirl LA once helped a patient at a psychiatric home overcome depression.

Vector stressed that the true measure of musical success is not just chart performance but the positive influence songs have on listeners’ lives.

He explained that certain tracks resonate deeply during difficult times, citing his collaboration with Seyi Vibez, ‘Mercy’, as another example.

According to him, music should connect with people’s emotional states, offering solace and comfort when they need it most.

 “I can tell when people are struggling because certain records come up on streams. Like the record with Seyi Vibez, ‘Mercy.’ When it pops up, you will know that people have started overthinking. And that is what music should really be. It should be spread across in such a way that whatever people are going through, they find the music to fit that purpose.

“Now, how do you say that is not successful because that’s not the chart? I released Early Momo, and I got a message from a psychiatric home that said it helped somebody who was depressed… That’s a successful moment in somebody else’s life that I didn’t even intend to. So, success has different definitions,” Vector explained.

Rapper, singer and songwriter Vector the Viper has revealed that his diverse musical background has been instrumental in his ability to stay relevant in the industry.

In an interview with Arise News, Vector credited his Yoruba heritage and early Christian upbringing in a white garment church for shaping his unique sound.

He emphasised the importance of versatility in music, noting that every artist should be free to express themselves in their own way.

“Every artiste has the right to affiliate with music how they wish. Let’s not box anything in. I have been honest with my music and as a Yoruba boy, I was raised with words and proverbs and wise sayings. Those things form like the core background of what you do. But then, I was also exposed to music properly in the white garment church. So how do I box myself? Which is why I say I am just within the confines of music,”he said.

Vector also discussed his fusion of rap and Afrobeat, dubbed “Rap-frobeat,” which he believes allows artists to maintain their originality while experimenting with different styles.

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“With Rap-frobeat, I realized that the majority of the things that we claim will always lead to foreign intelligence to define and also even with Afrobeat, I have done a little bit of academic inquiry into it, but musically speaking. But Afrobeats as a music genre is probably in the recent past, the only genre of music that can embody different genres of music and still maintain its original identity,” he stated.

He explained that he pioneered this genre to prove to critics that he possessed vocal talent and a gift for words.

“So, yes, there is Afrobeat like the one Fela has done which is legendary but the way that the contemporary artistes have been able to fuse things together. So, I then made Rap-frobeat because I feel like, especially those of us that came into the rap game, there is this misrepresentation that says because you are a rapper, you can’t sing, whereas in my head, as Africans, we are blessed with words,” Vector added.

Nigerian Rhymer, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun aka Vector has released a new project titled, ‘Teslim: A Lover Boy PTSD.’

The 10-track album features talented artistes including Tiwa Savage, Niniola, and Bella Shmurda.

Inspired by the classic tale of boy meets girl, the album chronicles the romantic journey of two lovers, from their initial encounter to the challenges they face and the triumphs they celebrate.

Read Also: How my parent’s upbringing style shaped my life – Vector

The body of work is a follow-up to his well-received album ‘Teslim: The Energy Still Lives In Me,’ which was released two years ago.

Lanre was born in Lagos State, hails from Ogun State, the fourth of five children. He started his journey into hip-hop in junior high in 1994.

Renowned rapper, Vector, has emphasised the importance of preserving Nigeria’s cultures and traditions.

In a recent session on Pulse Fun Facts with fellow artist Reminisce, Vector highlighted the significance of cultural heritage in shaping Nigerian identity.

According to Vector, prioritising cultural and traditional values will redefine Nigeria’s essence.

He called for the integration of Indigenous languages and customs deeply into the education system and daily life.

He said a revolutionary approach to education is needed, where local languages take precedence over other subjects.

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Vector stressed that while technological progress and wealth creation are crucial, they should not compromise cultural integrity.

He said: “If I could change anything in Nigeria, I would restrict Nigerian thinking to the traditional way. Let me rephrase: I would make sure our culture and traditions are heavily part of who we are.

“For example, in Yorubaland, Yoruba would get a higher mark in schools than any other study and in Igbo Land, Igbo language would get a higher mark than other courses so that you can get accustomed to the culture and preserve the core fabric of the country.

“Anybody can wake up and create something tech and we’d become technologically advanced, a person can become wealthy too. I have realised that the only thing that sustains us is our culture, and for me, what sustains me mentally is Yoruba. If I could change one thing, it’d be focusing on our essence as Nigerians.”

Rapper Vector has shared insights into his childhood and how it has contributed to his resilience as an artist.

In an interview with Chude Jideonwo on the “With Chude” show, Vector acknowledged his parents for their balanced parenting style.

He reflected on how his upbringing instilled in him a sense of determination and focus, fostering a mindset that propels him to chase his goals despite challenges.

Describing himself as both detached and stubborn, Vector often found himself questioning traditional values.

He expressed gratitude for his parents’ fair treatment of all their children, even though one of his sisters has sickle cell anemia.

Vector emphasized that his parents encouraged self-reflection, allowing each child the space to grow and develop on their terms.

Vector said: “My childhood has put me in that ‘whatever the weather, what I want to do is what I do’ mindset. Plus, I was detached and stubborn, like my mum and grandma would say. I was the one that would always ask, ‘Why do the Yoruba people always say the elders are always right?’ and I’d be like, ‘That’s a lie.

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“I learnt how to self-reflect. You know, African parents are usually on the default mode of parenting, so they like everyone. I think they did their best not to show who their favourite was because, in my house, my sister is a sickle cell warrior. You’d have thought she got the most care because she’s a warrior, and to show you how dope the care is, she has 2 children now. They had no favorites, and they dealt with us as we were.

“At a point in the house, they even started calling me Vector the viper because that’s what I identified with. Even my brother is a DJ and they’d call him that. So my parents were kind of free but they made you work for what you believed in and what you needed or wanted to do. I felt loved regardless and I think I grew up sheltered, not sheltered in the sense of a silver spoon though,” he concluded.

Hip-hop singer, Vector, has wondered why men are still addressed as scums after a recent revelation about paternity fraud in Nigeria and throughout the world.

According to a report provided by an academic, Nigeria has the second highest rate of paternity fraud internationally at 30%.

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Jamaica has the greatest rate of paternity fraud at 34.6% followed by the United Kingdom and France at 1.6% and 1.4% respectively.

Vector wondered why men are being labeled scum because of allegations of serial infidelity when women are the ones who cheat and force children on their spouses.

The rapper wrote; “If Nigeria is the 2nd highest in paternity fraud GLOBALLY, how then are men scum? Or they mean men are cum?”

Rapper Vector has expressed concern about the impact of single parenting on children’s lives, particularly noting the increasing number of mentally unstable individuals in society. 

He shared his thoughts on Twitter, emphasising the correlation between single parenthood and this issue.

He said: “The alarming rate of single parents destroying the lives of their kids out of emotional sentiment is crazy.

“You have a child with someone, but because you all don’t live together, you sabotage the foundation of the child’s sanity by doing everything possible to destroy the connection they have with the other parents during their formative years.

“In case you are slow, you are destroying your child’s immediate future peace and confidence and creating one more mentally unstable human in the society.”