Introducing the Port Harcourt brightest young things #03
Pitakwa’s based Graphics designer and recording artiste Tosyn. 22-year old writer & poet Gold Eugene. And Ahmed Bello, one of Port Harcourt’s most innovative cinematographer/photographer/film director
Meet the young Port Harcourt based talented Afrobeats singer and record producer Kemuel Emmanuel. Early 90’s born Port Harcourt based singer and performer King Jfly. 22-year old female PH based songstress Mhiz Jae. Pitakwa’s based Graphics designer and recording artiste Tosyn. 22-year old writer & poet Gold Eugene. And Ahmed Bello, one of Port Harcourt’s most innovative cinematographer/photographer/film director.
Based on popular demands to frequently peruse through the brightest young talents from Port Harcourt. We bring to your notice a new direction for the fresh young things from the city of Port Harcourt. That we’d be unveiling this column via Unusual’s Newsletter, twice monthly!
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Kēmuel Emmanuel.
For Kēmuel, few hours after releasing a fierce 6-track, perfectly compiled project titled — “Escape EP.” With a fire branded review by this writer that successfully accompanied the extended play. Kēmuel, makes another crystal clear spotlight as one of those young things from the city of Port Harcourt!
Currently, he has worthy tracks in his catalog. And, each powered with undying passion and his love to endlessly create classy music. Earlier this year, Kemuel, had an interview with Port Harcourt Gist, where he shared through WhatsApp conversations his ever burning love for the art and that it is what guides him.
The young stars artistic statements keeps getting bolder and dense as one of those growing hotshoots to look out for in the coming year. While, he has graced iconic stages with other popular Naija’s super stars. Amidst them, he is shines as one of the brightest. Genuinely, this young super star who graduated from Rivers State University just recently, is no way stopping soon. He’s now journeying to his greatness.
Mhiz Jae.
As Mhiz Jae keeps enlarging her coast. She is gradually becoming one of those unique crop of female PH songstress. And, with her energetic stage performing approach, her distinguised swag as well; she is good to be on the look out. Powering songs like “Onome,” “Gratitude,” “Gucci” and more. Plus a new single which she hints Port Harcourt Gist, saying it would be released on her birthday. Truly, Jae has been up, running, and consistently doing it independently.
She is also refered as the female king. Based on her ginger and ability to curate fine street oriented tracks you might easily get along with. Thus, this 22-year old young female super star is one to cross fingers on. According to her “I do music because I can’t survive without the art.” She told Port Harcourt Gist.
Tosyn.
Tosyn’s story began while he was a young secondary school boy. Who loves art. Apart from perfecting graphics and have had clients like Perruzi, Speroach beats, Joeboy, Kingtula, Scarlet Sounds and more. He makes beautiful music as well. With a few tracks in his catalog alongside viral cover videos which had made the rounds as he has used them in showcasing the edge of his gifts. Tosyn believes that one day the world would gravitate towards his sounds.
While preparing and compiling this list recently. He shared a couple fantastic unreleased singles with me, and rightnow I live doubtlessly to how hard this young star can go. Currently, his art is as sharp as razor.
Ahmed Bello.
This one has been innovative. Ahmed Bello, was born in Lagos, Nigeria but grew in the city of Port Harcourt. And he has been striking a balance between artistes, and their creative works through cinematography and film directing. He also does photography. He has been very passionate over the years as a creative director. With several experiences worthy to be learned from his in-depth well of knowledge. Apart from creative directing, photography, film production and direction. Bello, deserves to be tagged iconic.
Right now, he is gearing towards the release of his debut film. With an undisclosed title yet. Ahmed sees and have embraced the bigger picture where he becomes crowned for hardwork and excellence as an innovative director. Presently, he is the director of photography, Soundcity, Lagos. And, no doubt, this bright young super star is heading an amazing cause that should in turn give inspiration to others; to do much more better and greater works than him.
Gold Eugene.
Gold Eugene and this writer had very brief conversation about her coming up writing and poetry career. A 22-year old final year student of Rivers State University, who pursues a gigantic vision to eradicate ill narratives within culture. As we speak, her passion brims boldly. With her undefying confidence on one side, she captivated me with her super inspiring tale. On the other hand, ultimately, she shares a very striking purpose for writing with this writer.
While she started writing novels and short stories from tender age. Acquiring inspiration from nature, music, her environment and more. She draws her writing influences from globally renowed greats and currently has a chap book in the work. Also an undisclosed blog to be launched sooner than later.
King Jfly.
Finally, Idehenre Jefferson popularly known as King Jfly, is an iconic underground Port Harcourt based super star. With several artistic works beginning to speak on his name laudably within the soundscape in Port Harcourt and the southern region. Jfly, has a slew of singles released successfully, with many more works under the pipeline.
The early 90’s super star listened to singers like legendary Sunny Ade, Bright Chimezie and the likes. And now, he desires to dent a legacy like theirs on the music landscape. From Edo state, but he grew up and spent most of his life in Port Harcourt. Professionally started music in 2017. Although, as an independent act he has been bearing it all and yet he hopes for the best and prepares for the worst. While he has performed on big stages amongst stars like Dr. Barz, Eddie Roll, Dandizzy, 1dabanton and more. He currently can’t wait to fly into conquering now grounds.
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