Following the release of his music single, Journey, Nigerian singer Harrysong has now taken to social media to tease his fans with behind-the-scenes clips and photos from the music video of his song.
In the song, the Alterplate boss takes a break from the typical kind of music he is popular for. He connects with a more subtle side of his talent as he sings about going on a journey of discovering destiny and never stopping till he arrives at his destination.
The singer has now started sharing bits and pieces of the musical video on his Instagram page. In one of the clips, Harrysong is spotted on the beach as he sings his heart out behind the keys of a piano.
Harrison Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the “Most Downloaded Callertune Award” at The Headies 2013.
Harrysong was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria to Ijaw parents but moved to Lagos in 2007 after spending some of his early life in Port Harcourt. Prior to signing to QuestionMark Entertainment, Harrysong used to perform at night clubs until he met Kcee who introduced him to top music personalities.
In 2014, Harrysong was nominated in the “Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year” category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards after the release of his chart-topping song “Beta Pikin”
At age eleven, Harrysong’s music career started as a congarist in the church his mother served as the music director before he went on to learn contemporary gospel music. In 2007, he moved to Lagos as the lead singer of a live band who perform in night clubs until he met Kcee which led to him signing for Five Star Music.
His rise to fame came when he released the single “I’m In Love” and “Taiye & Kehinde” with the music video of the former topping music video charts including Trace TV. He went on to release his debut album Testify through QuestionMark Entertainment in 2012
Harrysong has definitely had a long walk up the ladder of success.We celebrate his hard work and his rise to fame.
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