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[Biography] - LIL-PAINZ JNR. Benue born Afrobeats Artist

Based in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria | Hometown: Katsina-Ala, Benue State, Nigeria Lil-Painz Jnr., born Richard Ikyaakor, is an emerging Nigerian Afrobeats artist, rapper, songwriter and creative based in Abuja, FCT. Originally from Katsina-Ala, Benue State, he began his musical journey in 2016 as a young area rap freestylist and dancer in the hood. Driven by a deep love for music, real-life experiences and street culture, Lil-Painz Jnr. continues to develop a sound that blends Afrobeats, hip-hop, rap,