At 18, Muyeez already has the kind of numbers that can make a young artist stop and take stock. He has crossed 31.7 million Spotify streams with All Hail Muyeez, reached No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria and sits at No. 6 on Spotify Nigeria. But when asked about what comes next, satisfaction is not the word he reaches for.
“I’m not satisfied,” he says. It is a telling answer from an artist whose career has moved at remarkable speed. Since “Instagram” introduced him to a wider audience in 2024, Muyeez has gone from promising teenager to one of the more closely watched young names in Nigerian music. Now, with All Hail Muyeez, he is attempting something different: putting his own name at the centre of the story. The title itself is a declaration. For Muyeez, All Hail Muyeez is “a movement,” one rooted in royalty, self-belief and the experiences that have shaped him. Of the album’s 12 tracks, only one carries a feature, “Bank Alert,” with Zerrydl, Ayo Maff and Famous Pluto. The rest, he says, was an opportunity to pour himself, his work, his story and his life into the project without having to rely heavily on collaborations. He knows heavy is the head that wears the crown, and for Muyeez, this one calls for homage, just as the title declares.
The language he reaches for to describe what comes next is just as telling as the album itself. He talks about moving, staying on the road, continuing to grow and eventually finding “another motion.” For an artist who has barely begun, standing still does not appear to be an option. In this interview, Muyeez talks about the making of All Hail Muyeez, writing from real-life experiences, the role of social media in his rise, balancing music with his plans for university, and why he believes his current sound is worth protecting before he finds his next one.
Can you take us through your work from “Instagram” to All Hail Muyeez, what has changed from that to the present, years 2026?
What mostly changed since I started till the very moment is actually how I see the game, how I see everything, how I sing. All has changed me a lot, physically, mentally, spiritually.
You’ve clearly evolved from your earlier projects, especially in your confidence and delivery. How would you rate your growth as an artist?
I feel like change is constant, so you have to keep changing and growing. That’s what I’ve done. I just go along with the journey and keep evolving.
When people hear the name Muyeez, what do you want them to recognise or associate your brand with?
First, I’d say the future. And secondly, when people hear my name or my songs, I want them to see a cool kid who is always moving, always on the road and always grinding. I want them to see both the now and the future. I’m grateful to be part of and known by this generation.
Why “All Hail Muyeez,” what does that title mean to you personally?
All Hail Muyeez is a movement. The movement is like royalty. The title means royalty to me. If you noticed, I had just one song with a feature ‘Bank Alert‘ featuring Zerrydl, Ayo Maff and Famous Pluto“, it’s more like a solo album that means so much to me. I decided to pour out myself, my work, my story, my life into the album without having many features sprinkled onto it. I actually wanted to bear the weight alone.
Can you tell us some of the elements that influenced All Hail Muyeez?
Royalty, which represents kingship, emotions, life experiences and vibes. There are also elements of partying and happiness. I sing about the events happening around me. They influenced how I write and I also think of what the fans might love to listen to. It can’t be all about me but it is still me. You get me?
One of the many impressive qualities people talk about when it comes to Muyeez is your pen game, which is evident in your new project. What usually goes through your mind when you’re writing a song or preparing to put one out?
When I’m in the studio, I literally think about what has happened in my life, what I’ve gone through. The songs are literally talking about me and sometimes, it might not even be me directly, it might be a friend who I’m trying to tell their story with my song or the life experience of a close person. That’s how I sing. I just sing about real life experiences.
Can you walk me through the process of your album? How long did it take you?
This album took a whole lot of time. I had about 6-8 months to record the entire tracks on the album. Like I said earlier, the process of putting lyrics together then to the booth is very personal to me. I was mostly on the road when I recorded the album, from Cape Town to Benin to Nigeria. I was recording while on motion. The album is a movement for something big to come. That was why it took me a long time, because I already had the project ready then I had to re-record other songs too.
While recording the album, did you ever experience writer’s block or moments when you felt stuck? Which of the tracks was the hardest to record?
Yeah, it happened while I was recording “MLM.” I recorded the song for about two days because I wasn’t satisfied with it. I had to come back the next day and restructure it.
“Water” opens your album. What were you trying to achieve with that record?
I was just trying to reach the hearts of the masses and connect with the people. If you noticed, the beat was funky and has vibe. It is that song that get people to turn up and tap into my vibes. Like I said in the song “I be like water”, I want no stress, I just want to flow easily. And you know, stay humble and while paying homage to legends, Fela and Pasuma.
Then there’s “Standard,” which feels like a different side of the project, especially in how you reflect on your journey. How important was that song to you?
“Standard” is a special song to me. Like I said, it was one of the last songs I recorded for the project. I was already done with the album, but I was feeling a different way, so I decided to make that song. I was just reflecting from where I’m coming from to this moment, it is God for real.
Looking back at the album, is there anything you wish you had done differently?
Yes, there are a couple of songs I wished were on the album, but they didn’t make the final selection. I had to let go of some songs because there were only so many I could put on the project.
Are we going to hear those songs eventually?
Yeah, I pray they come out. The songs might definitely come out.
How do you think social media has helped you put yourself on a better platform than those who started earlier in their own careers?
Social media is actually the fastest way to blow up, you know, the world is advanced right now. Everybody’s on social media, so it’s easier for you to blow up on it, and social media has really helped me put my face out there, let people know about me even before I blew up, yeah. It’s a place for talent, I guess.
Let’s talk about the numbers. With All Hail Muyeez crossing 31.7 million Spotify streams, hitting No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria and currently sitting at No. 6 on Spotify, what do these numbers mean to you: validation, motivation or pressure?
I feel like it’s validation for me because people are starting to connect with me, my sound and what I stand for. They are tapping into the motion and with my craft, with everything about Muyeez. So yeah, I can say the numbers are like validation for me. Regarding being young and pressured to do more, I’m not feeling any pressure. I’m just moving with the motion. I’m not satisfied. The numbers are not bad, but I always feel like I have to do more.
How do you balance the fame that comes with being one of the youngest known artists, and what are your thoughts concerning education and fame?
At first, it wasn’t easy, but I kept growing into it and getting used to it. That’s how I’ve been able to balance everything. I don’t really feel pressured or overwhelmed. I just keep moving. It’s basically about the mindset.
School is actually important to me, and I’m trying to get into university. You need knowledge, and I feel going to a tertiary institution will be another experience for me. It will expose me to a different world, inspire me and, hopefully, influence my music. Like I said, I write from experience.
Speaking of sound, you’ve developed a sound that people can easily recognise. At this stage of your career, is your priority to protect that sound, or do you eventually want to evolve beyond it?
At the moment, I want to protect what I have before I evolve in another direction. It’s about the motion, growing and trying new things while remaining original and authentic.
Looking at the next two or three years, what do you want people to say has changed about Muyeez?
First of all, my sound, how I move, my delivery and my music. I’m still going to grow lyrically, so people should expect more, definitely more projects and more of everything good.
If All Hail Muyeez marks the beginning of your album era, what should we expect from the next chapter?
More albums. More albums. What people should really expect now is new sounds, new vision, better and fresh lyrics.
Looking ahead, what kind of collaboration would genuinely take you into a new creative space?
Both international and Nigerian collaborations would definitely do that for me. Globally, I’d love to work with Justin Bieber and Travis Scott. Here in Nigeria, a collaboration with Rema, Wizkid or Burna Boy would definitely put me in a whole different creative space.
Your pen game is one of your strongest qualities. Have you considered exploring songwriting for other artists at some point?
No, not really. The only thing I really want to learn right now is how to record myself. That’s the main thing I want to focus on.
Finally, what would you like to say to your fans as we round off?
All Hail Muyeez is out on all platforms. Expect more collaborations, more songs, and always stay true to yourself. Be yourself, keep the motion going and put God first.
