About
Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and music executive also known as Teezus, and known for being a founding member of the influential music collective DRB LasGidi, for being a co-founder of The NATIVE Networks, and for being a co-founder and co-president of NATIVE Records. He is also known for his studio album Arrested by Love and his songs "BADI," "NEW GOVERNMENT," "Peace of Mind," "Midnight Train," "Fashion Nova," and "Rockstar."
Before Fame
He co-founded DRB LasGidi with BOJ and Fresh L in the early 2010s. His first solo indie album Fresh Prince of LasGidi in 2013. His career expanded through the 2010s as DRB LasGidi helped pioneer Nigeria's alté movement which resulted in the group's debut album Pioneers in 2020. He reached a new mainstream level with his breakout solo single "BADI" in 2021 and released his debut studio album Arrested by Love in February 2022. He helped launch NATIVE Records in partnership with Def Jam Recordings in 2022.
Trivia
He was highlighted as Executive of the Week by TurnTable in 2023.
Family Life
His real name is Teniola Zaccheaus Jr. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and spent formative years in the United Kingdom. His brother is Nigerian fashion entrepreneur Iretidayo Zaccheaus. He has one child with Grace Ladoja.
Associated With
He collaborated with Davido on the song "BADI" in November 2021.
