For
a long time, Nigerian Dancehall act, African China, famous for his
social-conscious song, went underground after he was hit by a series of
allegations ranging from sexual assault to bankruptcy. Having seemingly
awoken from his slumber, the 34-year-old singer, who started music in
1996, immediately after his secondary education, is making a comeback
with the planned release of a sixth album.
“I
have not quit music at all. I have been quiet because I have been busy
working on a new album, which will be released early next year. Once a
musician always a musician. That part of me cannot be killed or
suppressed. I am not worried about the rumours that are peddled about me
because I am coming out with a bang. I will be releasing a twin album
and one will comprise all my greatest hits. I will be working with
Flavour, 9ice, Terry G and many others on the album. I returned from my
tour of China a few weeks back. I performed in three Chinese cities
including Beijing and the response was phenomenal,” he explains.
A
few months back, when pictures of an alleged N40m mansion which he was
said to be building in Festac Town, Lagos hit the Internet, critics
questioned the source of his wealth against the backdrop of reports that
the father of two was financially bankrupt. The light-skinned singer
who debunked the claims of being bankrupt, adding that he had completed
the building contrary to reports.
“I
recently moved into my new home, a mansion located in Festac, Lagos
called Mini Villa and my wife recently had our second daughter. So, you
can see that I have a lot of reasons and things to celebrate. I have a
music production studio which has been constructed right inside my
home.”
Refusing
to divulge the worth of the property which comprises a set of duplex
and a six bedroom flat, the singer, who currently runs a label, 45
Entertainment, says it is his personal business.
When
asked the source of his assumed ‘wealth’, amid laughter, African China
says, “Besides music I also run other businesses, one of which is an
indoor and outdoor sound equipment and management company. I also own a
lounge where people can hangout and relax anytime. So I don’t think I
owe anyone any explanation.”
Punch Nigeria
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