The Nigerian music industry has witnessed a remarkable influx of young talent in recent years, with several artists making waves not only within the country but also internationally. These gifted individuals have showcased their exceptional artistry, innovative sounds, and captivating performances, capturing the attention and admiration of music lovers worldwide.
From Afrobeat to Afropop, these Nigerian artists have proven their prowess, leaving an indelible mark on the global music scene. In this article, we will delve into the lives and achievements of King Steve Benjamin one of Nigeria fast raising talents who is breaking barriers and representing Nigerian music on the international stage.
Without a doubt, the Nigerian music industry has gone through a lot of massive changes over the years.
The industry is now fast moving from being an industry of older entertainers to one dominated by young music stars.
Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have also enhanced the songs churned out by these music stars as many Nigerian songs have made it to the international stage organically.
King Steve Benjamin popularly known as KSB, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer; born in October 1993 in Ekiti his home town and raised in Russia; he made his music debut at an early age. He is one Nigerian music artiste that cannot be pushed to the side when it comes to his achievements outside the shore of the country.
King Steve Benjamin (KSB)’s Journey in Education started in 1995 started in Kano state Nigeria.
He attended (Mayor Nursery and Prinary School) where he moved with his mum from there to jos to continue his studies in between 1997 to year 2000 before he moved from jos to Benin city where he attended FSP Primary school and graduated primary school in Benin City in 2004. KSB also started high school Setia international College and later continued my high school education at the famous Ogbe secondary school in Benin city. In 2006 KSB had to had to move to Ado ekiti to continue my high school where he spent 1 year at the prestigious Christ School Ado Ekiti before he finally finished high school in Ondo State at the prestigious (Temidire Adeniyi Standard College Ajowa Akoko ) in 2010 .
In 2011 After high school KSB got admission into the Federal university of technology Akure for 1 year where he did predegree in Civil Engineering.
At the end of 2012, KSB finally left for Moscow, Russia to Study computer Engineering and Programming at the legendary Moscow Power Engineering Institute Russia where he graduated as a computer programmer and engineer in 2017.
The mains reason for his movement and multiple schools he attended was due to the fact that his Mother works with the Federal Road safety Corps so they had to change school and Time his mum was transferred to another state for work .
*Muscial journey*
King Steve Benjamin showed an interest in music at an early age when he joined choir at 7 years which he was among the church singer during choir practice in his church and he progressed quickly from roles in children’s theater to his first appearance before a crowd of thousands. He was age 10 when he was discovered, and the following year he picked up the guitar and began to write songs. Taking his inspiration from country music artists such as Shania Twain , KSB crafted original material that reflected his experiences of tween alienation.
His journey led him to Russia, where he remarkably established himself as a gifted songwriter and performer, earning him the prestigious title of “King of Afrobeats in Russia.” King Steve’s musical style is a mesmerising fusion of modern Afrobeats, traditional African melodies, and unique Russian influences, creating a sound that resonates with audiences across the globe.
His distinctive approach to music has garnered an ever-growing fanbase, and as a testament to his talent, King Steve has been nominated for several esteemed awards. His unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind his success, and he attributes his achievements to his boundless creativity and tireless work ethic.
On KSB rose to fame in 2017 with his debut single, “Konto” which was recorded in Russia. He demonstrated a refined pop sensibility, managing to court the mainstream pop audience without losing sight of his country roots. With sales of more than half a million copies in its two weeks, Konto opened at number one on the Billboard chart. It ultimately spent more time atop chart than most other album. Singles such as “Konto” and “Highness” were popular in the digital market as well.
King Steve, whose fame is growing, is about to have a big influence on the Russian music scene.
He is at the vanguard of the Afrobeats movement thanks to his extraordinary talent and steadfast dedication to his profession.
King Steve is a true luminary in the Afrobeats genre, and as he continues to carve his way, his musical journey will undoubtedly leave an enduring impression on music lovers everywhere.
“King Steve became in contact with an A&R Executive Chukwuemeka Stephen Uzoka popularly known as (Emybanks) in 2018 & in 2019 he released one of he’s most successful digital streaming hit titled Highness, which has earned him a lot of performances in Russia with over 12K videos on Tiktok & Millions of streams across all digital stores.”