When you meet Edenojie, it doesn’t take long to notice the energy he carries. It’s the kind of excitement people have when they’re doing something they genuinely love. He speaks with a bubbly passion, balanced with grace and self-awareness. As he promotes his newest single, See You Again, Edenojie is reintroducing himself to the world,not just as a singer, but as an artist shaped by emotion, resilience, and reinvention.
We sat down to talk about everything: music, grief, Dubai, and the joy of following your dreams wholeheartedly.
Let’s start with the new single, “See You Again,” which is incredibly emotional. What inspired it, and what message do you hope it sends?
See You Again is about grief, but not just the sadness of it. It’s about how grief is actually from a place of love, for you to grieve, you must have loved. I lost my brother in 2023. I was at the gym when my sister called me with the news, and everything changed. My brother was my closest friend, mentor, and the person who introduced me to music. He taught me how to play the guitar. He also got me into fitness, encouraged my cooking, and shaped so much of who I am. Losing him felt like losing a huge part of myself. See You Again became a reflection of love, loss, and everything in between.
The crazy thing is, two days after he passed, I was scheduled to perform on one of the biggest stages of my life. I had rehearsals and obligations, and I had to pull through. That experience changed my perspective. There were some songs I performed that were initially about a woman, or a romantic experience, but performing that weekend, after my brother’s death, these songs took on an entirely new meaning.
What message do you want people to take away from the song?
I want people to know that grief is an extension of love. And both life and death are for the living. More than anything, I want listeners to interpret the song in their own way, to feel what they need to feel. Choosing this song as my reintroduction wasn’t easy because of how personal it is. But I felt like it had to be heard. It changed me. It made me more reserved, a little quieter, and more grounded.
Your vocals are so emotive. When did you realize you had this gift?
I grew up in a musical household. My siblings sang, and I was always in the choir, from childhood through university at Covenant. I started singing covers, learning the guitar on YouTube, and writing songs. I did background vocals for a gospel artist, handled admin, and managed a band. Eventually, I started posting covers online. Friends helped me figure out how to record.
I released my first song, Our Story, on SoundCloud during the 2020 lockdown. It was fun and unplanned. From then till now, it’s been a journey, balancing music with a full-time job, relocating to Dubai, deleting job apps, and deciding to go all in.
You’re also building a brand beyond music. Tell us about your content series “Nobody Asked.”
“Nobody Asked” is like my little startup. It’s a way to show parts of my personality that have nothing to do with music , things I think about, care about, or just want to say. I wanted something that felt fun and real. People connect with music, yes, but I think they connect even more when they see the human behind the art.
You’ve played some huge stages, which performances stand out most to you?
There are a few. First, The Tasting Session Live ,a show I produced myself with other amazing artists. We had no external support, just determination. I wrote the songs, got vendors, sent sponsorship emails, and we recorded it as a live album. That was special.
Then, opening for Teddy Swims, performing at Huda Beauty’s end-of-year party, and taking the stage at Etihad Arena to open for London Grammar and Raye. My band also won Battle of the Bands in 2022. Most recently, I opened for Craig David. Dubai is filled with opportunities; you just have to be ready to grab them.
What’s your creative sweet spot, early mornings or late nights?
If I’m writing, anytime works. But for recording, it’s usually late afternoon or early evening. My body needs to warm up first. I’m not a late-night guy because I love my sleep.
If your life had a soundtrack, what songs would be on it?
Definitely the Sunshine commercial theme, “I’m walking on sunshine.” That’s me most days, even if I don’t show it. Also, Zombie by Fela, because sometimes I just need rest. And Hand of God by Jon Bellion,the outro. That song speaks to me.
What would surprise your fans the most about you?
People online know me as tall, gym-loving, and confident. But I’m actually quite reserved. In person, people are often shocked when this big guy with muscles opens his mouth and starts singing soft, emotional songs.
Edenojie’s reintroduction feels more like an evolution. See You Again is proof that music born from love and pain can both comfort and connect. And for Edenojie, this is just the beginning.
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