Bayzik performing at the birthday celebration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, held at Campus Stadium, Lagos Island, Lagos on Sunday
So many questions are racing through my mind now as I write this. I was awestruck witnessing a jaw dropping performance from a young artiste called BAYZIK on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the birthday celebration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Jagaban of Borgu, Niger State.
The crowd was in frenzy when he left the main bowl of the Campus Stadium, Lagos Island, after his performance as there was a resounding applause and chants from different sections of the stadium eulogizing this strangely novel artiste. I was held in bewilderment for a few seconds too. It was like a rude shock to me but in a good way.
Countless questions such as; who is the man, Bayzik?, stared me in the face. How come I’ve never heard his name? Is this young man really an upcoming artiste? How come he was the only artiste given the privilege to perform for the one and only ‘Jagaban’ of Africa at the novelty football match organised to mark his 67th birthday? The event also had the presence of some Ex-Super Eagles stars. The list is endless!
A short research on his profile via Google search gave me an insight into his musical sojourn. I discovered many beautiful things about him, particularly the fact that he mostly sings ONLY for the high and mighty of the land. He had been hired by several politicians over time to run campaign songs for them while he had also taken it upon himself to use his music to preach socio-cultural and eco-political awareness.
Sometimes last year, he waxed a record to spread the tax awareness gospel in Lagos State in a bid to encourage residents of the state to regularly pay their taxes, stating that enviable social amenities and quality infrastructures can only be provided by the government only if this is done. News of this voluntary tax crusade by this proactive musician soon found its way to the LIRS Chairman; Mr Ayo Subaru, who immediately expressed his profound appreciation to Baysik for taking such a laudable initiative.
I equally stumbled upon a YouTube video titled, “Our Pride” where Bayzik chronicled the business, culture, beauty and lifestyle of the people of Lagos. He mirrored the vast opportunities inherent in the land of acquatic splendor and also proclaimed that Lagos remains the commercial nerve centre of Africa in that colorful video.
I also found out along the line that Chairman of the Federal Internal Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Babatunde Williams Fowler, had also had a little music business with this enigmatic artiste at some points. I then begin to wonder why these top notch personalities have one thing or the other to do with him. No doubt, I also want to be among of those people associated with this artiste given the means and opportunity. Other notable figures who had proudly involved with Baysik musically include Honorable Babajimi Benson, Hon Wale Raji, Hon SOB Agunbiade, Otunba Fatai Olukoga, Otunba Ganiyu O. Abiru and a host of others.
Fast forward to 31st of March 2019, Baysik’s bespoke album, “The Gallantry of Asiwaju”, dedicated to the living divinity himself, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was the only credible souvenir that dignitaries and attendees took home from the event . As a matter of fact, the album is one that is full of energy and eulogy for a great man whose political achievements know no bound. Tracks like “Asiwaju” , “Wonder Man” and “Kudos” are ever green songs that fit into any real life setting anytime regardless of the fact that they are dedicated to Asiwaju Tinubu. The acceptance of the mini album was legendary as it was a case of a child whose parents are extremely proud of for getting the highest grade in school. Such was the acceptance this amazing artiste offers. Now, I see why he carries himself with such pride, confidence and poise each time my mind flashes back to his visual endeavours, be it live performance or video excerpts.
In a bid not to restrict his music dealings to a particular set of people, Bayzik is set to capture the mainstream market following the release of a classical Street hip-hop single titled “Egbami” which has recorded over 102,000 downloads just in its first day of release. His lyrical dexterity and deep understanding of how music must sound like gives him a great edge over his colleagues and I am sure that my music business dealings with him is a venture that will surely yield multiple rewards for my investment.
Signed to Suave Recordz and Muzik, Baysik is a musical enigma music lovers must really watch out for as I can boast that his emergence is a new dawn in the highly saturated present day music industry.
Idris Adediran, Lagos.
