Reminisce (rapper)
Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and actor
Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru (born 26 January 1981), professionally known as Reminisce, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and actor. Originating from Ogun State, he performs in English and in his native language, Yoruba.
Early life
Reminisce is from Ajilete, Yewa South LGA in Ogun State, the western part of Nigeria. He was born on January 26, 1981, in Kaduna state, Northern Nigeria. In school, he listened to various genres of local and foreign music and performed in school activities. He studied purchasing and supply at Kwara State Polytechnic.
Music career
Reminisce recorded his first song in a studio in 2006 and recorded a rap album at Coded Tunes, but the album was never released and he decided to focus on his studies and complete schooling. In 2008, Reminisce performed a rap verse on a track titled "Bachelor's Life" off 9ice's second album titled Gongo Aso. His first single, "Ever Since", featured 9ice, and was a story about his life until that moment. His second single, "If Only", was a love song produced by D'Tunes.
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