Nigerian rapper Hugo P taps Jeriq and Wizard Chan on “Obi Nwanne,” one of the standout cuts from his seven-track debut album “20TK.”
The title means “Brotherly Heart” in Igbo. So the concept connects directly to the album’s East Nigerian cultural identity. But Hugo P does not use the theme loosely. The record carries a specific loyalty narrative – the kind rooted in shared struggle and mutual recognition rather than general friendship talk.
Pulling Jeriq onto this record is the right call. The Iyoo Cartel boss has built a reputation as one of East Nigeria’s sharpest rap voices. So his placement on a track about brotherhood lands with cultural weight that a random feature could never deliver. Wizard Chan brings the melodic register that keeps the record accessible beyond just the rap audience. Because the contrast between Jeriq’s lyrical precision and Wizard Chan’s singing gives “Obi Nwanne” a texture that pure rap collaborations often lack.
The “20TK” album also features Evado and Stahgee across other tracks. But “Obi Nwanne” carries the most concentrated lineup on the project – and Hugo P holds his own throughout despite sharing space with two artists who each have their own lane. That confidence signals an artist who knows exactly what he wants his debut to say.
For fans of East Nigerian rap who follow the Jeriq and PsychoYP circle, this record lands as a worthy addition to a growing catalogue of quality South-East output.
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