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Nigerian R&B singer, former Project Fame contestant and MTN Ambassador, Praiz has declared that there can never be another Fela. The power of Fela’s persona resurfaced at the just concluded Felabration festival.
Speaking on how Fela inspires him, he said: “Nobody has been able to step into Fela’s shoes. I say that with confidence. Fela’s shoes are too big for anybody to step into.
“We can only learn from him and try to do our best. I tell people thee can never be two Micheal Jacksons, there can never be another Fela. I am blessed to come from a country Fela came from”.
Praiz’s music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa. He is best known for releasing hit singles like “Rich and Famous”, “Sisi” and “I Love You”. He contributed guest vocals to Bez’s 2011 single “That Stupid Song”; the music video for the aforementioned song went on to be the first African video to make a world premiere on BET’s 106 & Park.