CELEBRATED Nigerian music maker, Cobhams Asuquo, has announced plans to release his first album as a performing artiste. Titled For You, the 14-track album which was written and produced by the artiste, will be released at an exclusive album launch concert to hold in Lagos come March 12.
Penultimate Friday, the talented songwriter and singer, shared a creative skit of him driving a Range Rover where he announced to fans across the world, the impending release of the album after five years of writing and recording.
The video became a big viral sensation and the news of his debut album has been well received by fans and colleagues.
Speaking on the soon-to-be-released album, Cobhams said that his musical journey as a recording and performing artiste begins with For You.
“There have been a few times that I wanted to release my own body of works, but I didn’t feel that the time was right,” Cobhams said.
“In the last two years, I’ve put out more of my own singles, and I feel the time is right for the release of my debut album – to transition from a producer to a performing artiste – and share more of my heart and story.”
He explained further that For You will be the first release out of three different albums that he’s been working on.
“Over the next couple of years, people can expect to hear more of my work and expressions as an artiste,” he revealed.
As a music producer, Cobhams has worked with artistes within and outside Nigeria including Asa, TuFace, Diamond Platinum, Bez, Omawumi, Angelique Kidjo, Waje, Vanessa Mdee, Dare Art-Alade, Banky W, Timi Dakolo, Shola Allyson among others.
Cobhams has also worked with Bono on the One Campaign and has shared the stage with international acts such as Ed Sheeran, Beyonce, Common, Cold Play and Pearl Jam.
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