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Vector 'Lafiaji' Album Review: Vector Makes A Sentimental Journey | Music 360 | Pulse TV

1,613 views · Published 14 February 2017 · 6:51 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Pulse Nigeria · 2017 · Entertainment

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Vector, in Lafiaji album, digs deep into his past, and simplifies it, enabling us to plough through his music and experience the various fibres and elements that formed him in Lafiaji in Lagos Island. http://bit.ly/2lEIPXW

Producers who worked on Vector's 'Lafiaji' album are Masterkraft, Jaey'O, Vector, Mekoyo, BJ, Liciouscrackitt, Masterkraft, DJ Embassey.

To understand the future, we must understand the past” Vector has maintained as he preached about the coming of the album 'Lafiaji'. 

In 'Lafiaji' album, Vector seeks immortality for the cornerstone of his experiences growing up in Lafiaji (Lagos Island).

Vector grew up in the barracks on King George the 5 Road in Lafiaji, a place which serves as a microcosm of the world and the struggle to achieve on earth. 

During the growth of the young Vector, he experienced wholesome and stimulating events, which became parts of what created the zany rapper that has continued to polarise opinion; carnivals, riots, beef, love, worship, friendship, and most importantly, family, were the strongest points of these.

Storytelling is the chief cornerstone of 'Lafiaji' album. 

The title track, an ‘anthemic’ ode to Lagos Island starts with eulogies, and a prayer for Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, before morphing into a shoutout to the various areas within Lagos Island: Isale Eko, Epetedo, Oke Popo, and Ita Faaji.

Vector first paints out the hustle and all the stories that come through. ‘All I know’ captures dilemma of a young man under pressure to bear family responsibilities. 

A familiar story, he embraces internet fraud, but constantly rues his decision, while battling his conscience and that of society. He is backed by the ding-dong of a plucky piano. 

‘Fish Jaey’O’ tows similar line with inspiration from Prince Adekunle, a pioneer of Juju music. Minimalist and effective.

Vector ends 'Lafiaji' album on a sombre note, as does the listener too. 

But in-between this feels like a journey too long to fully command your attention and your investment. The skits are unnecessary, and serve to only prolong the listening process. 

But concept wise, there are very few projects that surpass this. Welcome to Lafiaji, welcome to Vector’s journey through his childhood and adolescence.

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