By our reporter 17.4.206
Nigerian reggae singer Chinagorom Onuoha a.k.a African China, has revealed that he relied on martial arts, voodoo and informants to get ahead of the police, Odua People’s Congress and thugs whom he riled up with his songs.
At the height of his career African China came out with songs like “Mr. President” and “Orile,” that stirred up social consciousness and angered the police, the OPC and thugs sent by politicians.
“I am a black belter. During my time, you need to know how to fight to survive in the music industry,” African China said during a chat on Beer Parlor Talk podcast.
“I was not just learning martial art but also engaged in voodoo to protect myself. My life was in danger because I was making conscious music. I was running from police, OPC and Area Boys.
“Informants also helped me in escaping from the constant threats. OPC always tried to harass me even when I was performing but the audience always give me signals whenever they are coming. So, OPC thought I was using voodoo to disappear. I was always at alert,”