"Are You Worried You'll Be The One Mavin That Does Not Blow?" - Bayanni Responds

Nigerian singer Bayanni is the latest MAVIN in town. A number of days ago, he unveiled his new music video and EP to the world giving us the first introduction to his sound.

But Mavin Records is very popular and well known for producing hit makers. In recent time alone, they have been responsible for the success of such acts as Ayra Starr, Magixx, Rema, Boy Spyce, Crayon, and more. Realistically, the pressure on new acts coming out of the record label is very high as they are expected to performed greatly. So, during a new interview with The Nigerian Tribune, the singer was asked about how he feels about that as well as about how he got contacted by Don Jazzy and some other interesting questions. Here's what Bayanni said.

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Speaking about meeting Don Jazzy, Bayanni said:

What I remember is having at least four different dreams of me having a session with Don Jazzy. When it finally happened it was like ‘déjà vu’.

On the 22nd of December 2019, around 2:30 a.m, Don Jazzy sent me a direct message on Instagram. I was asleep but for some reason, I was feeling uneasy in my sleep, so I woke up at about 5:30 a.m, picked up my phone and the first thing I saw was a direct message from Don Jazzy saying ‘Bonjour’. It took me at least 15 minutes to process the whole thing and reply. He said he saw my freestyle videos and thought to have a chat with me. I felt great! It was at that moment I knew there was no going back.

Speaking about his musical influences, he said:

I was born into a musically inclined family; all my siblings played at least one instrument and my mother would always sing to us at every opportunity she had. I joined the choir at an early age, and when I was about seven years old, I was already playing musical instruments. So, I have always been doing music, but I only decided to do it professionally since 2016.

Some of my greatest musical influences are Wande Coal, Olamide, Davido, Wizkid, Fela, Lagbaja (the names I remember at this point). They all had a huge impact on my music because I listened to them while growing up. I picked up a lot from their styles of music.

Speaking on why he left accounting which he studied to pursue music, Bayanni said:

Well, I think everyone has that one thing they know they are best at. Mine was making music. I always knew I would do music; the signs were there from when I was a child. By the time I told my parents I wanted to pursue my music career after school, they didn’t even hinder me. They supported me whole heartedly because they already saw it coming too.

Finally, speaking on if he's worried about being the one Mavin that does not blow and the pressures that come with being a Mavin act, Bayanni said:

I have gone through all the necessary professional training with the team at Mavin, so I believe I’m properly armed for the music industry. And no, I don’t feel pressured, rather I feel motivated. Looking at all the great things my predecessors have achieved, I’m only motivated to do more so I can achieve more. But I’m taking it one step at a time and I know in due time, the world will get to know me and my music.

This EP is an introduction to Bayanni; all four tracks are to show the diversity in my sound and range. Also, it encompasses my struggles, my thoughts, my love life and my social life. Like I said, this is only an introduction, I have so much more coming soon.

Whew! I really cannot imagine being in his shoes. Being expected to follow up with the success of such major acts. I really wish Bayanni all the best and I hope he too becomes a hit maker.

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