OdumoduBlvck Urges Artists to Name Songs After Footballers

Nigerian rapper OdumoduBlvck saw a 200% jump in streams for his hit single “Declan Rice” following Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid. The track, released in March 2023 as part of his “Eziokwu” project, gained new attention after Declan Rice‘s standout performance, scoring two free-kicks and earning Man of the Match honors.

OdumoduBlvck Urges Artists to Name Songs After Footballers

The song, which marked a significant milestone in OdumoduBlvck’s career, also won Rap Song of the Year at the 16th Headies Awards. It played a pivotal role in introducing him to a wider audience, coinciding with his move to Arsenal for a £100 million transfer.

Recently named Artist of the Year by Leadership Newspaper, OdumoduBlvck continues to rise, following the release of his surprise 16-track project, “The Machine Is Coming”, ahead of his highly anticipated album “Industry Machine”.