From Lagos to Osun, Dam Lerickhit is turning determination, freestyle roots, and relentless creativity into a promising Afrofusion journey.
For many artists, the dream of making music begins with a simple freestyle. For Dam Lerickhit, that dream started during his secondary school days in Lagos, where he discovered his passion for expressing himself through music. Although it took several years before he officially recorded his first single, his determination never faded.
Born and raised in Lagos, Dam Lerickhit is now based in Osun State, where he balances his academic journey with his growing music career. His breakthrough into professional recording came in 2021 when he recorded his first single at Hotone Studio in Ikorodu. However, the events that truly inspired him began a year earlier.
Around 2020, Dam Lerickhit reached out to Nigerian artist Ojay Naija after watching him perform on television. Excited by the opportunity, he obtained the artist’s contact and began sending him weekly freestyle recordings. Instead of ignoring the messages, Ojay Naija encouraged the young talent to take the next step and record his own music. That advice became a turning point, giving Dam Lerickhit the confidence to pursue music seriously.
Today, his sound is shaped by some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Bella Shmurda, Olamide, and Wizkid. Among them, Bella Shmurda stands out as his greatest influence because of his originality and distinctive style of music-making. That admiration has also fuelled Dam’s dream collaboration, especially after recording a cover of Bella Shmurda‘s song, ARA. He hopes one day they can create music together in the studio.
Like many independent artists in Nigeria, Dam Lerickhit faces financial and creative challenges, particularly when it comes to producing quality music videos. Without access to professional equipment, he often relies on his mobile phone to create visual content, proving that passion can overcome limitations.
On stage, Dam understands that connecting with an audience starts before the music begins.
He introduces himself, engages with fans in the front row, and builds excitement before launching into his performance. This natural ability to connect reflects his personality and confidence as a performer.
With a new project scheduled for release in December, Dam Lerickhit believes his best work is still ahead. He also dreams of joining Dapper Music, seeing it as an important milestone in his career. Music remains at the centre of his life, occupying nearly every day of the year as he constantly writes, records, and perfects new ideas.
His message to fellow aspiring artists is simple but powerful: never give up, even when support seems impossible to find. With resilience, consistency, and belief, Dam Lerickhit is proving that every freestyle can become the foundation of something much greater.
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