Providence

Nigerian rapper LADIPOE releases his highly anticipated 6-track EP, ‘Providence’. Adding to his excellent catalogue, ‘Providence’ sets a new precedent reflecting his growth with guest appearances from the likes of Fireboy DML, Amaarae, and Rema.

Following the release of his breakout single ‘Feeling’ alongside Buju, the Nigerian rapper’s international growth skyrocketed gaining support from the likes of BBC 1xtra, Kiss FM, The Beat London, Soho Radio to name a few. 80M streams later and he has broken records topping local charts for 8 weeks straight becoming the ‘song of the summer’ in Nigeria and beyond. Born Oladipo Eso, Ladipoe’s unconventional approach to rap has paid dividends leading to his recent BET Awards Nomination for Best International Flow. 

The carefully curated 6-track project captures moments of growth, introspectiveness, love and life, beginning with the reflective LOTR II, an abbreviation of his nickname ‘Leader of the Revival’. On the project, Ladipoe worked with signature producer Andre Vibez (contributing to the pioneering Nigerian Afro-fusion sound on ‘Running’ featuring Fireboy DML. Further exploring elements of his sonic palette, Poe provides fiery anthem ‘Afro Jigga’ with a guest appearance from Rema before joining forces with the future of Afro-pop Amaarae for heavenly ‘Love Essential’. Ladipoe makes himself an open book for the finale on self-titled ‘Providence’ delivering an extended verse packed with self-reflection.

As Providence continues to prove true, Poe’s plans of global recognition are nearing closer by the day. With this project he is set to spread his movement on a worldwide scale and it’s fair to say that he’s earned his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most applauded rappers.