The Boo of the Booless himself, Chike, sits with me today, and this is Chike like you’ve never heard him before. Known for his soulful voice and heart-stirring songs, he opens up about the journey that shaped him, the struggles along the way, and the truths that often stay hidden behind the music.
Chike admits he never even thought music would be his path until after university. Back then, he was just the guy who would sing endlessly and disturb everyone around him. The road was not smooth. At some point, he had to act for two years just to make enough income to survive. That resilience has defined his career.
He shares how people often call him arrogant, something he hears more than he would like. He recalls how his mother once questioned if his success came from joining a secret cult because the rise seemed almost unbelievable. Talking about money, he makes no apologies for his desires: “For me to be happy I need a lot of money. This is not even carnal. I like money. I want money.”
When the subject of marriage comes up, Chike does not flinch. In his words, he feels marriage is “a stupid step,” at least at this stage of his life, and he believes no young artist trying to build a career should get married too early. To him, it is about focus, independence, and protecting one’s journey.
Beyond the surface, Chike reveals moments of vulnerability. He talks about needing people around him but feeling like nobody truly needs him in return. He remembers the sting of betrayal when someone he trusted broke his confidence and how insecurity crept in afterward. He reflects on how he can be called “the best guy” by many, but admits he knows he could still be the worst to someone if he ever felt disrespected.
The pressures of success have also shaped him in strange ways. He once planned a ₦400,000 show and reached out to friends for support, only to be ignored by some who stopped picking his calls. Yet, despite the hurt, he still keeps those friends close. He recounts nights out where, even though he does not drink, bottles appear on the table simply because of his presence.
His entry into The Voice Nigeria was almost accidental. A casual trip to Port Harcourt to see a woman turned into fate when he spotted audition banners and decided to apply. That single decision became a major turning point in his career.
Chike also speaks about the power of women, saying that no matter how strong-headed a man may be, women remain powerful in ways that cannot be denied. When it comes to influences, he does not hesitate to name Flavour as one of the artists who deeply shaped his sound and someone he always dreamed of working with.
From his breakthrough album Boo of the Booless to his unfiltered opinions on life, love, and money, Chike reminds us that behind the music is a man who is honest, imperfect, and unafraid to tell his truth. His journey is one of persistence, vulnerability, and boldness, the very things that make him one of the most soulful and relatable voices in Nigerian music today.
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