AFROVOGUE ESSENTIAL
PREACHERMAFIOSO
“PreacherMafioso’s edge is his refusal to confuse loudness with impact; he rides a laid-back AfroVogue cadence—clean, measured, magnetic—building pressure through pocket and pause, not overproduction.”
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About Me
Collins Ero, known professionally as PreacherMafioso or “Yoso,” is a Nigerian musician, songwriter, poet, and producer who works primarily in the Hiphop and Afrobeat genres. His musical style, which he has sometimes called “AfroVogue,” merges the lyrical elements of Hiphop with the distinct rhythms of Afrobeat.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists including Cool & the Gang, Fela Kuti, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, he began his creative journey at a young age. His discography includes a albums titled Xrix N Yoso, Broken Wing, as well as several singles and EPs, such as “Prayers N Vibes” and “Bye Felicia.”
A significant milestone in his career is becoming a voting member of the Recording Academy. PreacherMafioso’s future ambitions include pioneering his own sub-genre of Afrobeat AfroVogue, and winning the prestigious Grammy Awards.
Origin — Pain into Pattern
Raised in Lagos, forged by loss, he learned to turn ache into arrangement. Every hook is a promise kept to the kid who had nothing but rhythm. Survival gave him grit; craft gave it shape.
Impact isn’t how hard you shout; it’s how long it stays. PreacherMafioso writes for replay value and real life—music built to breathe in clubs, cars, and quiet rooms at 2 a.m. Less rush, more residue. He trades crowd-pleasing blasts for pocket, pause, and precision—melodies that sit low, lyrics that cut high. You don’t just hear it; it lingers in your step after the song stops.
Afrovogue in Motion
“How Can You Find Your Voice If You Don’t Yell?” —Yoso
Mission — Culture, Class, Continuity
As founder of TIME AFRICA, he builds what he sings about: dignity, ambition, and global Black excellence. The goal is simple—make records that travel and open doors for the next voice in line.
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