Featuring Davido in my song, ‘Ogechi’ boosts my music career – Boypee

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nigeria singer Sopuru Precious well known as Boypee has reflected on how featuring Davido in the remix of his hit song “Ogechi” boosts his musical career and helped to open doors for him in the industry.

Boypee in a recent conversation with Showtime, said the experience was a significant milestone which has elevated his status in the industry.

He revealed how Nigerian socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, played a key role in connecting him with Davido, further highlighting Chief Priest’s support throughout his journey saying, “Chief Priest believed in my talent and introduced me to Davido, which helped expose me to new opportunities.”

While reflecting on his early days, Boypee said, “I knew I was going to sing someday. I played songs often and always told myself that I would create my own sound.”

Fast emerging as a unique voice in Afro-soul-beat, Boypee’s musical journey began much earlier. In 2010, while still in high school, he started as a dancer and vocalist. From the start, he felt a strong calling towards music, often telling himself that he would one day create his own sound.

By 2015, Boypee made the shift to a professional music career, developing a style that fuses African soul with contemporary beats. In 2019, he began posting freestyles and covers on Instagram, which quickly attracted a dedicated fanbase, known as “Chokowurld.”

His ability to blend soulful vocals with catchy hooks, inspired by African hip-hop, has made him stand out in the crowded music scene.