Chocomilo Hitmaker Maxi Kabiesi Reflects On His Influence In Nigerian Music Industry
- Maxi Kabiesi, reflects on his influence in the music scene during the late 2000s.
- In an interview with Lucky Urdu, he discussed his career and contributions to music.
- Maxi mentioned that Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy admired him in his early days as a musician.
Veteran Nigerian musician Maxi Kabiesi, born Abidoye Oluwaseyi Kazeem, recently looked back on his significant impact on the music scene, particularly during the late 2000s. In an insightful interview with Lucky Urdu, the artist, who hails from Port Harcourt, shared that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy once admired him in his early musical days.
Maxi further revealed that he had the opportunity to collaborate with Burna Boy when the global sensation returned to Nigeria to launch his music career.
Reflecting on his own journey, Maxi recalled being just 21 years old when he dropped his hit song “ChocoMilo” in 2008, a track that enjoyed widespread success.
However, the singer also opened up about the hurdles he faced after signing with a record label that slowed his career progression. Despite these obstacles, Maxi remains optimistic and proud of his latest project—a collaboration with Duncan Mighty on the track “Carry Go.”
The seasoned artist also reached out to Burna Boy, urging him to lend his support, while expressing confidence that he has more than enough talent to regain his loyal fanbase.
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See some comments below:
@sally_s.k.o:”That year if them block Burna Boy from entering a show to perform, Na Maxi Dey carry am enter this one no be cap 🧢 ❤️ Maxi na Legend for PH city.”
@ijeh.chidi_fx wrote:”That’s the journey of life….not he that runneth but just the grace and mercies of God!”
@jaykliffyo:”This guy came out before your favourite artiste, na big name for Ph. Back then when you call Duncan mighty the next artist na @maxi_kabiesi. This man no be small man, everything wey he talk na real.”
@duch_peter:”Yes maxi was big at that time. I worked in a club in GRA in Port harcourt around 2010 so I know the in and out . All radio stations plays maxi & yes Burna was looking up to him then.”
@soso_9ja:”Burna boy use to look up to you then, so should we say that burna boy is looking down on you now?”
@dontomworldwide:”Everyone you call big today was once struggling and everyone up there today have their time… Nobody stays in the limelight forever… Respect those who have made their best in their time.”
@tenovertenautos:”Dem dey look up to u.. u sef why u go sidon?.. I love d lyrics “make lucky Udu no go whine me for old age” “
@nasty_mikky:”I am among people in south then, and i can tell you guys for free that he is very right.”
