Alfred Ayokanmi Victor, popularly known as ‘Vstix,’ has emerged as one of the poster boys for Afrobeats and a trailblazer in the homegrown music industry in Nigeria. Vstix is not only a renowned music record producer but also a versatile audio engineer, prolific creative, and extraordinary music director.
Vstix’s journey began at Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria, where he graduated with a degree in Political Science. It was here that his unique musical talents shone brightly. While at university, Vstix quickly gained street fame as the most sought-after music producer among his peers, captivating audiences with his beatboxing and drum playing at the neighborhood church.
In 2012, Vstix’s passion for music saw him lead the soul rhythm group as the bandleader in the “STAR QUEST” music competition, where his band secured the 2nd runner-up position. This was just the beginning of his musical odyssey. His unrelenting passion led him to become a bandleader and audio engineer for various major concerts in Nigeria, including THE EXPERIENCE 2016 CONCERT, RHYTHM UNPLUGGED 2016, and CODENAMEDREMO live 2018.
Vstix’s career soared to new heights as an Afrobeat producer, breaking the internet after gaining the attention of the African powerhouse music label, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). His exceptional production skills spearheaded several projects with the label, producing hit songs such as “Destiny” by Peruzzi, “Ire” by Ichaba, “Gunshot” by Peruzzi, “Owale” by Idowest featuring Phyno, “Lagbaja” by Peruzzi, “Ye Mama” by Idowest, “Sunshine” by Peruzzi featuring Davido, “Hold You Down” by Davido (A Better Time album), “Man Must Chop” by Ichaba featuring Davido, and many more.
Vstix’s unique artistic expertise was notably recognized on Davido’s album “A Good Time,” where he played a vital role in the production. His collaborations span a wide range of artists, including Barry Jhay, MI Abaga, DJ Neptune, 9ice, Wyclef Jean, Mr. Eazi, Zlatan, Julian Marley, Tyga, Vector, BANKULII, T Classic, Mayorkun, and Oritsefemi, among others.
Through his distinctive production style, Vstix has received widespread recognition and acceptance as a music genius. His journey from a university student to a globally acclaimed music producer is a testament to his extraordinary talent and unrelenting dedication to his craft.
Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.