Abraham Future, popularly generally known as “Mezzaya” (pronounced ‘Messiah’), is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, and songwriter from Uselu, Edo State. With a childhood steeped within the church because the son of a pastor, Mezzaya’s love for music started early. Influenced by the legendary Michael Jackson, he not solely mastered the moonwalk and different iconic dance strikes but additionally rewrote a few of Jackson’s songs into Christian variations. As he grew older, his ardour for music crystallized, main him to pursue a profession in music. In 2018, he took step one by releasing his debut single, “Sunshine,” as an unbiased artist.
Mezzaya’s calm and laid-back persona isn’t a crafted picture; it’s merely who he’s. “I’m somebody who prefers to remain in my lane, avoiding pointless bother. I consider in standing out quite than following the group. My title, Mezzaya, comes from ‘Messiah,’ and I see myself as a music redeemer right here to breathe new life into the Nigerian music scene,” he shares.
The title “Mezzaya” is a novel tackle the Biblical “Messiah.” Initially going by the title “Desty,” a shortened model of his actual title, Mezzaya needed one thing extra distinctive. “After praying about it, ‘Messiah’ got here to thoughts, and I appeared up its which means. One definition stood out to me: ‘The Anointed One.’ I made a decision to go together with it however modified the spelling to keep away from any disrespect to the one true Messiah, Jesus Christ,” he explains.
Wanting forward, Mezzaya sees a shiny future. “Within the subsequent few years, I see myself flourishing as an artist, creating extra unbelievable music, and rising my fanbase. I’m centered on honing my expertise and being ready for the alternatives that may come. I additionally envision acting at greater venues, collaborating with different gifted artists, and gaining recognition for my distinctive fashion—all by the particular grace of God.”
At any time when the strain of expectations mounts, Mezzaya turns to prayer. “Being raised within the church, I depend on God’s grace to information me in bettering my craft and staying true to what I do greatest.”
His music is a mirrored image of the love he grew up surrounded by. “Whereas I make music for everybody—boys, women, pals, and household—it’s true that love typically conjures up my lyrics. However my music is for all, not only for the women.”
In terms of his artistic course of, Mezzaya lets inspiration cleared the path. “I don’t strategy the studio with a particular mindset. I simply drift and let inspiration information me. My focus is at all times on delivering good music and spreading love.”
Michael Jackson stays a major inspiration for Mezzaya, who considers him the best entertainer of the twentieth and twenty first centuries. “My ardour for music is a blessing from God, and my inspiration comes from desirous to unfold pleasure and happiness via my expertise.”
As for what’s subsequent, Mezzaya is engaged on new initiatives, although the specifics are nonetheless beneath wraps. “Like each artist, I’m engaged on new initiatives. I haven’t determined but whether or not it is going to be a single, a full-length album, or an EP, however relaxation assured, as soon as we finalize issues, my followers would be the first to know.”
Mezzaya not too long ago signed with BLACK DREAMS EMPIRE and is worked up in regards to the journey forward. “BLACK DREAMS EMPIRE is my house, and I’m trying ahead to doing nice issues with them. We’ve been working behind the scenes, placing the ending touches on our plans earlier than asserting our collaboration to the world. I can’t anticipate my followers to see all the good stuff we’ve got in retailer.”
For Mezzaya, staying grounded and consistently studying is essential. “My honest recommendation to approaching artists is to at all times keep in your A-game. Preserve studying, learning, and educating your self as a result of, as they are saying, no information is a waste. Keep true to your self, don’t be afraid to take dangers, and experiment with totally different sounds and genres. Encompass your self with a supportive neighborhood, hold honing your expertise, and by no means cease studying. Most significantly, consider in your self and your expertise. With dedication and exhausting work, you can also make your mark within the music business.”
Trying to the long run, Mezzaya guarantees his followers extra music, recent movies, and loads of optimistic vibes. “I’m right here to convey greatness to the music area, and like my title says, the music Messiah is right here.”
In terms of collaborations, Mezzaya’s aspirations are world. “I’d like to work with everybody if I had the possibility (laughs). Severely although, I’d like to collaborate with Wizkid, Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Yung6ix, Davido, Chris Brown, and Drake, to call a number of.”
