Victony has returned with his new 8-track EP, Very Stubborn, a project that feels like the next chapter in the story he began with his debut album, Stubborn. Only now, the focus is turned inward.
Where Stubborn introduced listeners to Victony’s resilience, Very Stubborn dives deeper, stripping away the polished, radio-ready gloss for something rawer, grittier, and more introspective.
The EP leans into the Outlaw persona he’s been cultivating, with cinematic production that marries orchestral swells and distorted 808s, echoing his journey from the streets of Ojo to the threshold of global stardom. Very Stubborn is, in many ways, a sonic diary of a man who refuses to bend.
A standout moment is the previously released Tanko, a fiery collaboration with veteran street icon Terry G. The track crackles with energy, Terry G’s chaotic intensity perfectly counterbalancing Victony’s controlled, melodic delivery. It’s a symbolic passing-of-the-torch moment, bridging the street-hop spirit of the late 2000s with the polished Afrobeats of 2025. Tanko roots Victony firmly in his Nigerian heritage, proving that international acclaim hasn’t diluted his connection to local sounds.
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Lyrically, the EP finds Victony in a reflective space. On tracks like Way Home, he examines the isolation that success brings, confronting not just external obstacles but the mental endurance required to navigate a fickle music industry.
His songwriting is sharper and more direct than before, tackling themes of loyalty, betrayal, and perseverance without relying on metaphors an unflinching look at what it means to stay afloat in the spotlight.
Very Stubborn is meticulously sequenced, demanding to be experienced from start to finish. From the high-octane Tanko to the somber, piano-driven closer, the contrast mirrors the duality of his life: the public celebration and the private struggle.
Luv u all for 2025, Thank u.
New E.P , Very Stubborn
Out Now 🎈 pic.twitter.com/achDI5lqJV— VICTONY (@vict0ny) November 21, 2025
This deliberate structure showcases Victony not just as a hitmaker, but as an artist who understands the power of mood and narrative.
In the end, Very Stubborn is more than a collection of songs; it’s a declaration. In a year dominated by fleeting viral hits, Victony stakes his claim with a project that feels substantial and enduring.
If you thought he was stubborn before, this EP proves he’s only just begun. It’s the sound of an artist fully embracing his identity, his journey, and his place in the music world.
Listen to “Very Stubborn” HERE.