Fast-rising eastern music sensation, Tuffking, reeling from the success of his hit single “Nkemakonam”, is floating a debut album titled Black Sheepizen.
The Enugu-born artist, who started as a content creator, is floating the new album, which is religiously themed and depicts the aesthetics and mystery of organised religion.
The debut album, sub-themed ” The 13th Disciple”, is dropping on Friday, the 20th of February, featuring nine tracks. The highlight of the Album so far is the hit single” Nkemakonam” and ” Women of my time” featuring rap legend Phyno.
Tuffking is part of the new generation of music artists leveraging social media to publicise their work and build a loyal fan base. The artist who caught people’s attention with his unique delivery and awkward melody is looking to build on the momentum of his hit track “Nkemakonam” by releasing his new album.
TuffKing’s “Nkemakonam” became a viral sensation in early 2026, largely due to its clever interpolation of a childhood nursery rhyme and its deep cultural resonance within the “Eastern Drill” and Igbo rap scene.
The clever interpolation of the Nursery Rhyme “Bla bla bla bla black sheep, are you feeling good? Tell me, are you really good? triggered a nostalgic feeling for music fans, creating a dent in their mental memory.
The black sheep archetype in the song fits in with the rebel culture of the eastern drill music scene, blending with a fast-growing genre making waves across eastern Nigeria.
The black sheepizen album is a new twist in Tuffking’s artistic journey, adopting the mystery of organised religion. Tracks like “The 13th Disciple” and “Dirty Missionary” point to its religious theme, a new creative twist from the artist.
