14th March, 2014
Funsho Arogundade
When in December, a little unknown boy Zayo shared the same stage with Wizkid, Reminisce, Terry G, Wande Coal during a December concert in Oregun, many were forced to ask who he was especially after an electrifying performance. Three months after, KOGA Entertainment, the record label that facilitated his introduction to the public has answered the question.
KOGA during the week released Zayo’s first single, Mercy. The new single, produced by popular music producer Klem, is a remix of Oritsefemi’s song, Mercy. Zayo, real name Raheem Adeyemi, said he decided to release Mercy as his debut so as to garner enough attention, moreso Oritsefemi is one of his inspirations.
“I am using Mercy to share my story. The story of small beginnings and a rough one before KOGA found me. I heard the beat by DJ Klem and was inspired to write a song on how God’s mercies showered me,” said the singer who sings afro-pop with a heavy Yoruba rap.
Zayo, became the first artist signed on KOGA Entertainment after emerging winner of the music reality show, Open House. He emerged winner among over 5,000 contestants. Consequent upon this, the record label signed him on and he is on the verge of releasing his debut album.
Zayo is an Oyo state born musician and is currently studying mathematics at Tai Solarin University of Education.