Dimi Keyedebuts With Five- In- One Album, Afrocentric
DIMEJI David Ogaosun, better known by the stage moniker Dimi Keye, is a fast- rising artiste whose style of music, Afrobeat, has been greatly influenced by Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Mystro locally. Internationally, the like of Michael Jackson, John Legend, Partynextdoor, and Drake among others influenced his music. Born and raised in Lagos, he is the seventh of nine kids of his parents. His passion for music started from his childhood, as he was born into a family that loves music. He had secondary school education at Baptist Bowen College Lagos, before moving to Northern Cyprus, where he bagged BSC in Computer Information Systems. Currently studying for a master’s degree, he still keeps his eyes in music, saying: “I basically was born into a family that loves music. I say that because my sister started composing songs way before I started and she is just beautifully talented. I started out composing R& B songs.”
“During my secondary school
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days, I used to rap, but at some point, I just fell in love with Afrobeats. Over the years, I have been sharpening my craft and observing how the music industry works. I am very much excited and I can’t wait to gain more experience and grow.”
He informed, “I have been into music since I was 11 years old, but professionally started my music career in 2020. I am a very simple person who just wants to sing and be heard globally. I love fashion, enjoy styling myself. Basically, I’m here to play my part in Afrobeats,” he added.
Speaking on his debut project, Afrocentric and the inspiration behind it, Dimi Keye said the project consist of five records with features from Mystro and Blaqbonez.
“On this project, I just wanted to show my range and talk about my experience as a young African, dishing out stories of love and good vibes. It includes mellow, mid- tempo and upbeat sounds.
“As an eccentric African, this EP projects my style and range. Afrocentric is set to blow your mind, give you nothing but positive vibes because that is me; I am all positive vibes and energy,” he stated.