I feel proud to be accepted in Africa —Neil Bajayo

Crossing over to Africa with a trending Afrobeat sound is a huge success for Israeli-American hip hop artiste, Neil Bajayo, and he has revealed that the breakthrough is one experience he would continue to hold dear to his heart.

The multi-talented rapper, whose sound track was featured in a Hollywood movie starring hip hop superstar, Ice-T work, spoke from his US base. He said he is excited about his infusion of Afrobeats into hip hop genre.

Neil, who is currently working on his new album, said he understands the challenges that come with breaking into the African market as a foreigner and was quick to add that it remains a big adventure he would like to explore as he grows in the industry.

According to him, inspiration comes from his point of view of life in itself and that he listens to music from all cultures loves the fact that Afro pop music is kicking off.

Asked if he thinks he will succeed, optimistic Bajayo who is banking on his talent and faith said he will succeed. “I have faith that I will succeed as a hip hop artist because I love what I do. I have been dreaming about this most of my life and mentally preparing for this.”

On what he thinks will work for him, the light-skinned singer revealed that “I have an excellent team guiding me. What makes me stand out is the fact that I’m a light-skinned dude with an original flow. I’m very versatile and I’m all about working hard.”

Neil has joined the movement of Bodgea world music to spread the Afro-beat movement worldwide.