December 15, (THEWILL) – Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Charles Chibueze Chukwu, professionally known as Crayon, has revealed his debut album, ‘Trench To Triumph’, is a sonic representation of his personal experience.
He shared the journey from a cramped “face-me-I-face-you” apartment in the ghetto with his family to signing with Mavins Records, highlighting his mom’s 19-year hustle selling fruits at a kiosk in Iyana-Iba.
Speaking in a recent interview with Glitch Africa, Crayon said, ‘Trench To Triumph’ album is my story. It’s my reality. It’s my substance. It’s everything I am today. From where I came from; being born in Orile, staying in a face-me-I-face-you apartment with nine people in a room. You open your door, you see people fighting.
“My mum used to sell fruits at Iyana-Iba for 19 straight years. It is my story. It’s my substance. It’s my reality. It’s everything to me. Now, I’m in my triumphant era. I’m happy about life. Life is going good. Everything is amazing.”
