Nigerian born Àkin pushes “Green Light” on new visuals!

Akin Busari is a Nigerian born singer and songwriter. The talented artist pushes the boundaries of music by mixing R&B, Hip Hop, and Reggae with his African roots; Àkin is a one-of-a-kind musician whose diverse background has helped him perfect an original voice that parallels his unique sound.

Raised in a family of sixteen children, Àkin has learned to use his own personal experiences and the experiences of others to tell stories that relate to diverse audiences and connect to the hearts of many people. First performing when he was 7 years old, he grew up with music in his bones and soon after fell in love with writing his own songs.

The universal appeal of Akin is sure to make him a household name. His willingness to share his personal experiences not only set him apart from other musicians, but also offers a unique perspective on issues affecting everyone’s lives. Said in his own words, “My personal vision is to uplift and inspire people through my songs.” Look out for this artist, he is sure to ignite your musical taste buds and satisfy the cravings of music lovers all over the world.

Inspired by artistes like Fela, Tuface and Wyclef, he credits the start of his music career to his mother who loves music and sings about everything.

In 2012, Akin won best Artist at the African Entertainment Awards in Canada.He won Best Toronto R&B/Soul Song and Best Toronto Hip Hop Song at the Toronto Exclusive Awards in 2009 and Best Toronto R&B Soul Song in 2010, was nominated for the Black Canadian Awards in 2015and the Independent Music Award for best song under the Sing Out For Social Action for his song “Harmony”.

Akin Busari says that his love for music is heavily inspired by significant causes. To him, all it takes to make the world a better place is for everyone to help each other and do their part.

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