codest boi

Codest Boi is a Nigeria/ Ghana -based Afro-fusion singer and song writer from Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, during a musical era where Afro pop reigned, with artists such as Wizkid,Davido,Olamide being the top musicians. He began his music career in 2012 while attending University Of Benin where he received a BSc. in mass communication . In 2014, he ended his studies in Nigeria and moved to Ghana to complete his degree.

In March of 2018, he released his first official single titled “Jaye” and just a few months after he put out a single known as “Laye mi”, featuring Teni entertainer his most successful piece of work to date. Codest Boi is a self-taught producer and writer who’s transparency makes it clear that he draws his artistic inspiration from genuine moments of extreme emotion such as heart break and pleasure. He currently has no strong public affiliation with any other artist and maintains a mystical impression to his persona which allows people to focus on the music.

Codest Boi cites wizkid as a major musical influence. He is also inspired by the likes of Drake, Shakka, Justin Bieber and Bryson Tiller; as well as Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Wande Coal, and Fela. Codest Boi believes that African music is a global sound and wants to use his ability to both write and produce as a way to help shape the culture and show it’s versatility.