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RnB artiste, Skiibii talks about his success story in the music industry

Skiibii whose real names are Abbey Elias, is a reggae and RnB singer whose collabo with Kcee is the talk of the town. In an exclusive interview with ENCOMIUM Weekly the talented singer shared his success story with us and his coming single…

photo-2Who is Skiibii?

My name is Skiibii Mayana, aka Swaggerlee of Africa. I represent Five Star Music. My real names are Abbey Elias.

How did you come about the Skiibii and what does it mean?

My uncle called me Skiibii when I was young then my mom took it from there. She started calling me

Skiibii, then I asked my uncle what Skiibii meant he said it means a smart and sharp person and mayana is a Spanish word. It means tomorrow or future so, I added mayana.

So, how did music start for you?

I started music in secondary school. I started as a rapper from rap I switched to secular music.

Did you ever dream of doing music?

Music has always been in me. Music is my life. I started music when I was in JSS 1, I started with rap with my friends.

What has been the challenges of doing music?

A lot of challenges. My dad does not want me to do music he does not want me involved in anything that has to do with music.

You are releasing your first official single in few weeks, tell us how it feels coming out under Five Star Music?

It feels really great. Five Star Music is a very big platform. A lot of people have been expecting my song. I am finally releasing a single so, I am so happy.

Tell us a bit about the song?

The song is a little bit of reggae, RnB and fusion. Expect good music.

Can you tell us your kind of music?

Good music, that is what I call it. Good music is my kind of music.

What inspires you?

Whenever I am in my inspirational mood, I just sit alone and listen to old music. I have a lot of artistes that inspire me.

photoWho are the artistes that inspire you?

Akon, He is inspirational. I have always been his fan from day one. I see him as my role model. His songs, lyrics are inspirational.

Talking about music generally, what does music mean to you?

Music is life. When you are down, music can bring you up back to the mood.

The music industry is highly populated and competitive, how do you intend to stand the test of time?

My kind of music is different I am not sounding like anybody I am just me. Just like every other artiste has his fans, I have my fans as well. I am different.

What makes you different?

My kind of music makes me different, I am not sounding like no one, I am just me.

Being under Five Star Music now what has been the benefits?

I have been with Five Star for two years and since KCee split with Presh and we have been working together, doing good music.

Do you see this new single dropping widely accepted and taking you places?

When you have a good food you know people will consume and like it and keep asking for more that is what I feel.

photo-1What is your philosophy of life?

Life is beautiful.

How do you relax if you are not writing or in the studio recording?

I play video games, I love to play games and I love to watch television.

Under Five Star, we have the likes of KCee, Harrysong, E-Money how does it feel working with them?

It feels really great. Five Star is family. We have been living like one family. It is a blessing being with Five Star Music. I am blessed.

-WALE OLASUPO

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