Ogunlowo Opeyemi (Psyy) :The Rising Musical Sensation Ready to Take on the World

Nigeria is home to an army of top musical talents which includes the likes of Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido. However, Ogunlowo Opeyemi Morenikeji also known as Psyy is catching interest from music lovers all over the country. With impressive musical skills and a growing album, she has the potential to become Nigeria’s top music icon in the coming years.

Psyy was born in Osogbo, Osun State into a polygamous family where getting love was difficult. Like most polygamous homes in Nigeria, survival was a regular battle. Money was the least of the problems in the Ogunlowo house, as Opeyemi’s parents were doing well financially.

Despite the animosity from her step siblings , she was loved by her parents, who did everything humanly possible to protect her. In her childhood. Notwithstanding some health challenges during her childhood , she came out strong. Furthermore, Psyy is well educated and attended some of the best primary and secondary schools in Osogbo.

Later, she gained admission into the prestigious University of Ekiti to study study biochemistry, but in her third year, she wanted to do something else. She discovered her love for dancing, and that was how her musical career began. Dropping out of school in her third year brought her at loggerheads with her parents, who were well-respected religious leaders in the community.

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With time, Psyy found solace in the theatre and immersed herself in music. In 2014, she wrote and recorded her first song, Baddaman. From there onwards, Psyy has performed in various Nigerian musical events which include:

• Big Brother Naija
• Felabration
• Gidi Fest
• Fanfare Autofest

In 2019, she organised her first concert, called Jazz with Psyy. Psyy genre is what is called Afropsychedelic, a music style that blends African music with psychedelic rock. In 2020, she came out with her debut extended play (EP), “A Psy of Relief”, which was widely accepted and gained her a reputation as an “Artist to Look Out For in 2021”.

After her success, she released notable singles like Adrenaline, which got her featured on BBC Radio UK. Some of her albums include Function and Body Talk, which you can listen to and download on her YouTube channel. She currently studies tourism at the National Open University.

Psyy is a talented musician, storyteller, and artist with unique skills. She is committed to redefining how music is viewed and becoming a major name in the music industry.