Afrikaman is a multi-talented musical artist, who has been in the industry for over 30 years.
Christian John Ekpo-Otu by his parents, he started with the Reggae in the nineties, playing the guitar and singing.
His exceptional skills traverse beyond playing of the percussions and composing, to giving technical support to big concerts or building of studios, sound proofing, acoustics, installation, and maintenance. Everything Ekpo-Otu does is show-biz related.
His passion for Music has been an exciting adventure, which has led him to where he is today. However, the journey has not been without the inherent challenges that other Nigerian musicians face.
Undaunted by the inhibitions, Ekpo-Otu believes in goodwill and never misses an opportunity to assist younger musicians who are passionate and willing to learn new things. He does not believe that music is a thing to be hoarded. In his words: “Every good art outlived the creator.”
Afrikaman believes that every child should be allowed to follow his or her choice of profession, once convinced in their spirit. This also applies to his own children. Conviction is his watch word!
It is no wonder, then, that the connoisseur of the Arts has no plans to retire for he is convinced that the real musicians don’t retire from music.
Ekpo-Otu admits that music has been rewarding both emotionally and financially. Unlike other professions, music is born within.
Nowadays, he plays the Tenor Sax and the Guitar. His current style of music is Trado-Jaz which is an exotic blend of traditional music and classical Jazz.
When asked what plans he would like to share with the world, John Ekpo-Otu says: “I can only add that I’m working on some African music ideas that the world will hear about, soonest.”
Story Source – FONDCUP Team Edo state
Photo Credit – Grinde Spotlight Photography
