How I got into music business — St Lewis

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2 years ago

Afropop sensation, Ochonma Lewis Chika, popularly known as St Lewis has revealed the challenges and triumphs in pursuing his music passion, against all odds.

The talented musician shared the inspiring tale of his entry into the music industry by opening up about his remarkable journey from a local enthusiast to a budding music star, shedding light on the challenges he faced along the way.

According to him, growing up in the vibrant neighborhood of Mafoluku Oshodi in the 90s, an era of classic cartoons and legendary Nigerian music icons like Daddy Showkey, Awilo Logomba, and Remedies inspired his creative spirit, launching its roots in the diverse cultural environment, sparking a passion for music and artistic expression.

St Lewis further revealed that his venture into the music business was not a predetermined path but a result of a chance encounter with a friend and fellow musician, Jimson.

“ Jimson my friend/in-law who is also a musician talked me into it. Jimson and I had hooked up at a relative wedding in 2019 two years later we hooked up again at my baby’s naming ceremony in 2021 and that was how it all started,” he stated.

“We released a joint EP titled “AudioMark” the following year and the project gained a lot of positive compliments and I’ll say it got a lot of encores if I can use that word, that’s how I got into the music business, before meeting Jimson music was just a hobby to me,” he aded.

St Lewis also acknowledged the hurdles faced by aspiring musicians in Nigeria, particularly the challenges of convincing parents about a career in music and securing the necessary finances in a country where opportunities are often limited.

“Being a musician in a country like ours is very challenging. A lot of challenges but I’ll just highlight a few, the major two challenges. First is having to convince your parents about your chosen career, second having finances to pursue your career in a country like this,” he said.

Reflecting on his latest single, “Adenike,” St Lewis shared that the song was a testament to his love story with his now-wife, Adenike.

“The song was written a long ago when I was trying to woo Adenike who happens to be my wife now, so it’s a love song written years ago, I am just putting it out now for anybody who is actually going through what I was when I wrote that song, you know music is spiritual and it’s all about feelings,” he revealed.

Looking ahead, St Lewis expressed his excitement for upcoming projects, hinting at joint EPs and solo releases on the horizon. He emphasized his belief in the evolution of his sound, emphasizing that growth and change are inevitable for any artist.