By Gabriel Ewepu

ABUJA – A rising musical icon, Ariomare Oghenero Sunday a.k.a Fiidbac, has said his journey to greatness was as a result of building firmly on perseverance and focus.

Speaking on the challenges he encountered was only a spur to pursue a life long dream which is greatness through authentic, artistic expressions. His debut single ‘Fall’ is a testament to this unyielding belief.

Born in Delta State and raised in the South West of Nigeria, Fiidbac’s fondness for music is a product of childhood influences and the passion to create. Inspired by the live bands that played every weekend at the bars in the South South and global music stars from Nigeria like Fela Kuti, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Drake, Fiidbac aims to replicate the successes of these stars while creating a sound rooted in unmistakable African groove.

For Fiidbac, Fall is a catalyst to a great career. It is the start of a dream being physically manifest through execution. The goal is to entertain and inspire with meaningful lyricism and trippy groove. The song is a sung ballad wrapped in a dancehall instrumentation about the protagonists undeniable affection for a lady of his desire. He observes this muse and professes his love to her, wondering if his chance at getting her would be worth the sacrifice of a chase.

Since the release of his debut single Fall on the 14th of February, the groovy love song which has gone on to do impressive numbers on digital streaming platforms and is a running sensation on social media, Fiidbac has turned his private musical experiments to creative pieces which he intends to share with the world. For Fiidbac his music is a fusion of dancehall, Afro-pop and in South South Nigeria indigenous sounds. His future plans,includes collaborations with artists that he has always admired and to connect with his listeners.

Fiidbac’s clear artistic vision sets him up on this journey to greatness as a voice to be heard and a name to watch out for. He hopes to lead a generation of artists from the South South of Nigeria to global stardom even as he inspires the next generation of creatives that geography should not be barrier to pursuing one’s dream. With a tranche of songs waiting to follow up Fall’s success, listeners can expect the best.