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In our quest to showcase talents who embody the essence of Rara Avis, our radar led us to the exceptionally gifted Oba Lurge. This creative force is not only a powerhouse of artistic expression but also a shining example of entrepreneurial spirit. Oba Lurge‘s unwavering passion for his craft, coupled with his unrelenting drive, sets him apart in the highly unpredictable and often challenging Nigerian creative landscape.

Despite the daunting obstacles that can easily snuff out the dreams of many, Oba Lurge continues to thrive, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation and artistic excellence.

His success is a testament to his resilience and dedication, serving as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring artists, especially rappers like him, navigating the complex and often unforgiving terrain of the creative industry.

From starting a fashion line St. Anthony, which to quote him verbatim, “It’s not only a fashion line I have o I am very much interested in doing distribution and publishing administration for serious artists”; to owning an e-commerce start up www.equipyourstudio.com , that sells studio equipment for musicians, videographers, photographers and everyone who makes any kind of content, to hosting his own podcast ”4DACulture” and even being credited in his debut in the film industry as a Boom Operator and Foley Artist on the Ebonylife Studios produced movie “Last Operation“, which won Best Location Sound, plus six other award categories.

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In St. Anthony

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In a climate where only a select few manage to achieve success, Oba Lurge‘s accomplishments are a resounding affirmation of his exceptional talent, unwavering commitment, and innovative spirit. He has a music catalogue that many would “die” for, featuring both talented emerging artists and celebrities. His debut album was Milchseber, from which Milchseber Music sprung. He has been in rooms and creative conversations with MI “Mr Incredible” Abaga, Vector “Tha Viper“, iLLBliss “Oga Boss“, Joeboy and more. He has also conducted interviews as an OAP, with the legend Lemi Ghariokwu and Osinachi Nwaneri : music creator for some criticaly acclaimed TV shows like, The Chi, BMF, Ghost, Raising Kanan, Force, Swagger and others.

At Rara Avis, we are thrilled to spotlight Oba Lurge, celebrating his remarkable journey, achievements, and the indelible mark he is leaving on the creative world. Not only that, in a recent interview with him, we sought to understand his inspiration, tapping into key advice and more so, that other emerging artists can learn from his experience.

His story serves as a powerful reminder that, with unyielding passion, determination, and a willingness to push boundaries, even the most daunting challenges can be overcome, and success can be achieved.

Here are some pieces from the latest collection from St. Anthony by Oba Lurge.