Kabex: The Indigenous Motivator, Rapper and Teacher
A first-time listener to “Ilekun Ayo,” is bound to be captivated. From the lush string to the motivating hook by singer Diamond Jimma, to cap it all, rapper Kabex comes through with two blazing verses which inspire, teach and motivate the listeners.
Abdul Kabir Olawale is a pro-African, poet, rapper, and songwriter. His social consciousness has been an integral part of his music. When you ask him what inspires his sound, he is quick to link everything to the society: “My society. That's simply it. My whole inspiration has stemmed out from the environment and world I found myself in. I always wanted to be the mouthpiece of the people and the voice of the voiceless. It gives me joy seeing that I could stand up for them.”
In 2019, the rapper released an album with an ambitious title—No Bad Rap with the storied “A Day At Jankara,” becoming a runaway hit. The song which detailed his exploits at Jankara—a popular market in Lagos -- was spiced with a lot of life lessons.
Having introduced himself to the fans, the ripple effect of a track on the album “Destruction,” was one of the talking points of Q1 of 2020. Fellow rappers like Davolee, Jaido P, and Kudus Alujunu all replied to him, when I asked Kabex about the issue, he was evasive but he informed me that Destruction is a track that achieved its aim.
Three years ago, Kabex graduated from the prestigious University of Ilorin. Ever since then, he has been releasing singles, dropping promotional skits for brands, and lending his vocals to fellow artists' work.
While the world is still basking in the euphoria of the new year, Kabex is already focused on how to crack his goal for the year. His 30 track sophomore album—“AGBALAGBI,”would be released later in the year. For an artist who has performed in different shows and concerts, he is also set to headline his first show by the middle of the year.
With Empire Mate Entertainment—Wizkid former label serving as his management, there is no doubt that Kabex is ready for more musical exploits in 2022.