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Victony reveals that he used to be a dancer and tried acting before becoming a musician
In a recent interview with Apple Music Africa Now Radio, Victony, who recently released his debut album “Stubborn,” shared insights into the inspiration behind the album. Victony, one of Afrobeats’ most creative artists, has gained global recognition for his innovative music and visuals. His hit single “Soweto,” featuring Don Toliver and Rema, enjoyed worldwide success in 2023, and he released “Stubborn” on June 21, 2024.
Discussing the inspiration for the album, Victony told host Nandi Madiba that the project was inspired by his journey to success. “Looking back at everything I’ve been through – my come-up story and how I’ve defied the odds. I’ve stayed true to myself and kept my eyes on the goal all along. Nothing else has been influenced by decisions,” he explained.
On “Stubborn“, Victony features era-defining Afrobeats star Asake and street-hop sensation Shallipopi. He also fulfilled his dream of working with Guyanese-American star SAINt JHN, one of his top five artists of all time. “SAINt JHN is in my top five artists of all time. He’s someone I really look up to, so you can imagine how much that session meant to me. Being in the same room as SAINt JHN and watching him create, learning from him. That was a very interesting record,” Victony shared.
Victony has established himself as one of Afrobeats’ most creative artists, with his imagery and fashion reflecting his elaborate artistry. He has always enjoyed exploring different creative outlets, including dancing and acting. These interests are highlighted in his debut album, where he fused various genres to create something unique.
“Even outside music, I just love to try out different things. At some point, I was in a dance group. At some point, I tried acting. Even with some of the teasers I put out, I do acting here and there. So I try to incorporate that in my music as well, so I listen to all kinds of music. Fuse elements from different genres and try to make something beautiful. That’s something I really did during the process of making this album. I was in the learning phase and I just tried to apply all that I had learned,” Victony said.
Victony’s debut album, “Stubborn,” was released on June 21, 2024, featuring 14 tracks that showcase different aspects of his artistry and capture his story of resilience.