Nigerian rap sensation Odumodublvck has once again proven he plays by his own rules. Without warning, the rapper unleashed The Machine Is Coming, a 16-track mixtape that fuses hip-hop and afrobeats, shaking up the industry.
Odumodublvck, born Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, has established himself as one of Africa’s most unconventional and innovative rap voices. He is best known for pioneering Okporoko Rhythms, a subgenre special for its combo of rap and Nigeria street sounds. He’s also widely celebrated for his ability to create high-energy tracks that resonate beyond borders.
His breakout moment came in 2022 with “Declan Rice”, a track that catapulted him into mainstream recognition. Since then, he has built an impressive catalog, with songs like “Dog Eat Dog”, “Picanto” (featuring Zlatan and Ecko Miles), and his critically acclaimed 2023 mixtape, Eziokwu, which surpassed 800 million streams globally. In other news, iNaijanow recently shared a post on the top streaming platforms to watch movies in Nigeria.
With The Machine Is Coming, Odumodublvck is enlisting an impressive lineup of guest artists. Collaborators include some of Nigeria’s biggest names, such as Victony, Vector, Falz, Ajebo Hustlers, Shallipopi, BOJ, Afroselekta BBK, and Rondodasoa. Each artist adds their own unique style, making the mixtape a sensational hit.
Odumodublvck’s live performances are as unpredictable as his releases. Following the mixtape drop, sources close to his camp indicate that he is planning an international tour, with stops in the UK, the US, and select African countries. Fans are yet to get over his standout performance at the 2024 Detty December concerts, where he shut down Lagos’ Eko Energy City with a high-energy set.
One of the standout tracks on ‘The Machine Is Coming’ , “LEGOLAS”, dives deep into Odumodublvck’s journey, with a guitar-driven beat. Meanwhile, “Ramadan Kareem” featuring Tolibian and BOJ has been gaining traction, proving his ability to seamlessly blend different musical influences.
This surprise drop comes at a pivotal moment in Odumodublvck’s career. He is currently nominated for eight Headies awards, the highest number of nominations for any artist this year. His recent single “Pity This Boy” with Victony has dominated the charts, reaching #1 on Nigeria’s Turntable Charts, #2 on the UK Afrobeats Chart, and #5 on Billboard’s Afrobeats Chart.
Beyond music, his influence continues to grow. Rolling Stone US recently named him one of the “Future of Music” artists for 2025, solidifying his status as an artist pushing the boundaries of African rap. His approach and distinct delivery have earned him a dedicated following, not just in Nigeria but across the world.
The way The Machine Is Coming arrived without teasers or industry-standard promotion reinforces Odumodublvck’s strategy of unpredictability. His ability to keep fans and the industry guessing has become part of his brand, making each release an event.
This mixtape once again shows his growing dominance in the music scene. The project is now streaming across all platforms, and early reactions suggest it may be one of the defining rap projects of 2025. As Odumodublvck continues to break barriers, it’s clear “The Machine Is Here”, and it’s only getting started.
