Prophet Franklin, a seasoned gospel and reggae artiste, is advocating for improved welfare and support for Nigerian musicians.

Prophet Franklin, a seasoned gospel and reggae artiste, is advocating for improved welfare and support for Nigerian musicians. 

With over 30 years of experience in the music industry, he emphasizes the need for government intervention and industry reform.

Born Franklin Osifo Imonikhe, Prophet Franklin said “We want our country to show care and concern for our actors and musicians, just as they do for others. We need to address the issues with record labels, as the situation is not okay in Nigeria right now.”

Sharing the story of his musical journey, Prophet Franklin recalled that it started , after he completed her secondary education in 1992 and relocated to Lagos.

Narrating , he said “Before I came to Lagos, I had heard about Fela Anikulapo Kuti and my state native, Majek Fashek. When I arrived in Lagos in 1992, after my cousin chased me out of the house in Iju, I went straight to look for Fela’s shrine in Ikeja. I didn’t work there, but I hung out on the street, watching musicians perform. It was there at the shrine that I met Majek Fashek and other prominent artists.