By David Kabiyesi
British-Nigerian singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley says his dad played a huge role in his ability to settle down to life in Nigeria when he returned from England.
In an interview with Cool FM Nigeria in Lagos, the street musician said his dad’s resolve to ensure the entire family speaks Yoruba at all times and feast on Nigerian food while growing up in London helped shaped his entire music career
“What made it easy for me [to blend with Nigerian street music] is that I grew up in South-East London, Peckham to be precise. That is like a small Lagos, you know what I mean?
“And all my life in England, my dad banned speaking English in the house. So, we had to speak Yoruba and all this Yoruba stuff. I still listen to Fuji.
“We eat African foods. Even though I’m in England, it was like I’m still in Nigeria. Yeah, it was easy for me. When I came back [to Nigeria], people didn’t know I came from London.”Naira Marley said
