Sean Tizzle Essentials

Sean Tizzle is a relatively new presence on Nigeria's fertile urban music scene. Beginning his music career as a rapper in a little-known band called 2B1, an alliance with hit-making producer D'Tunes—and a switch to singing—saw his fortunes change. “Sho Lee” would be his breakthrough hit, attracting international attention along the way. By the time his debut album The Journey came out in 2014, his layered Afropop sound and easy superstar style was in full flow. The journey? It's been quite a trip so far. Catch up now.