Rayson: Di Independent Afrobeats Artist Pushing His Own Style

Rayson, born Efe Harrison Upiopio for Sango Ota, na independent musician wey dey rise fast for Afrobeats scene. Even though him dey call himself ‘bad influence’, him music dey inspire people and dey empower listeners. Rayson follow him heart instead of finishing him polytechnic studies for Delta State, because him sabi say music na him true calling. Him EPs, Wayward and More Music Less Talk, dey show say him dey focus on making timeless music instead of chasing trends. Him no get formal training or big industry sponsor, him dey use natural talent carve out him own lane. For stage na where Rayson dey shine; him 2019 show for New Afrika Shrine during Teni concert na one big milestone. Him don perform plenty times for Lagos, dey connect with crowd in a way digital algorithms no fit do. Rayson don collab with artists like Erigga, Jaywillz, Idowest, and recently Benzy for ‘Oyato’. Him dey focus on craft and na long-term vision dey drive am; him dey plan to work with big names like Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy in future. Him no dey chase shortcuts or industry favors, him just wan make people notice him work. Fans fit follow Rayson for Instagram and X @raysoneffizy, and Facebook as Rayson Effizy. Streets don dey talk, na matter of time before wider world catch up.