In the early ’90s, Afro Juju maestro, Sir Shina Peters, reigned supreme and no doubt was the toast of numerous fans who marvelled at his unique style of music and dance steps.

The veteran singer who has not lost his “swags” has now declared that he was the first hip hop artiste to rap in Yoruba in Nigeria, 1992 to be precise.

SSP said a lot of people may not remember this because of numerous music stars who have now taken centre stage.

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The 60-year-old said this during his performance at the recent edition of gidifest held at the Landmark beach-front, Victoria Island, Lagos, switched to classic tunes, the Nation reports.

‘Omoge loke loke, loke loke,’ he started chorusing at a stage in his performance.

“Since 1990, some of you dey never born.

“I am the first hip hop artiste. And I am the first artiste to rap in Yoruba in Nigeria, 1992 to be precise.

“You no remember again because una dey dance everything now.

“We that cook the soup, you don forget us. Anyway, you no forget me sha. You guys are the best in the world,” he commended the crowd.

Peters’ career in music began at a young age when he played with friends under the handle Olushina and His Twelve Fantastic Brothers. While playing with his friends, he taught himself how to play the piano and later joined Ebenezer Obey’s band.

He was an actor in ‘Money Power’, a movie produced by Ola Balogun. He met and started a relationship with the actress Clarion Chukwura at this time. The couple has a son, Clarence Peters.

He has recorded 16 albums including’ Ace’ and ‘Shinamania’, which had singles such as ‘Oluwa Yo Pese’, ‘Omo Bo’ and ‘Give Our Women Chance’.

Sir Shina Peters has won several local and international awards.