- Popular Nigerian singer Phyno has teased fans with the snippet of a single, Hero
- This is in anticipation of his upcoming album
- Netizens hailed Phyno’s delivery on Hero, as it's an honour to notable names in Nigeria
Nigeria rapper and singer Chibuzo Ezege, popularly known as Phyno, has teased his fans with a snippet of his new single, Hero.
Hero comes three days after the rapper mentioned his album was underway, which is yet to be titled or have a release date.
Via his official X(formerly Twitter) page, Phyno shared Hero on August 21, where he dropped lyrical bars in honour of some Igbo notable names like Nnamdi Kanu, Osadebe, Onyeka Owenu and Oliver De Coque.
Phyno shared the snippet with an emoji which could be connoted to mean ‘sing aloud, speak out or raise your voice’ as a caption.
With over 316,000 views and 700 comments, the track has got fans and colleagues talking on social media. Many hailing the legendary status of Phyno and his rap pen game.
Phyno who was born and raised in Enugu hails from Anambra State. The singer started his music journey as a producer in 2003. He is widely known for rapping in the Igbo language.
Netizens react to Phyno’s new single snippet
TheRadar curated some comments below:
@2niteFlavour said, “Ezegs!!!!!!!!”
@Mae6ix said, "This Line Phyno Nwa Chinemelu, E Nwopu m Alu gemenu" is GOATED FOR REAL!”
@_Kele_Chukwu wrote, “In 96 Seconds, Phyno paid tribute to this great, Osadebe, Morroco Maduka, Oliver De Coque, Derico, Onyeka Onwenu, Jay Jay Okọcha, Kanu Nwankwọ, Eze Ego, Flavour, Obi of Ọnịcha, Sam Ọkwaraji, Dora Akunyili, Slow Dogg, Mr Raw, iLLbliss, Theresa Ọnuọra, she sing pass Celine Dion.”
@A_RWAC said, “Only if ppl really know Eze Ego, man was a superhero to me as a kid, living a block away from him made man say no broken bone in my DNA.”
@FrankWriter1 said, “I really miss this version of Phyno!! Ezege, give us a date for your album.”
@officialgiannie said, “This song needs nkwobi and pammy. Ezege Idi badddddd”.
@OkechukwuOzor said, “This right here is an affirmative flower to all the greats mentioned and subtly mentioned without their names called out. Thanks, Ezege. May your light never go out.”
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