Famous American country music star, Collins Obinna Chibueze, known professionally as Shaboozey, has proudly embraced his Nigerian roots, declaring that Nigeria would always be in his blood despite being born and raised in Virginia, United States.
The chart-topping singer recently collaborated with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy on the track "Change Your Mind," describing the experience as a meaningful homecoming that connects him with his heritage.
Taking to his X handle, an elated Shaboozey wrote: "This one feels like a homecoming. Virginia raised me, but Nigeria will always be in my blood — now I get to share that with the world alongside my brother @burnaboy. 'Change Your Mind' drops tonight. Grateful, honored, and hope y'all love this song as much as we do!"
Born on May 9, 1995, in Woodbridge, Virginia, to Nigerian immigrant parents, Shaboozey began his musical journey in 2014 with the release of his first single, "Jeff Gordon." His career took a significant turn when he was featured on two songs from Beyoncé's 2024 album "Cowboy Carter," catapulting him into global recognition.
Shaboozey's hit song "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" has made history by tying with Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" as the longest-running Hot 100 number one song of all time, cementing his place in music history. The track has also been recognized as the best-selling song in the US for 2024.
The Nigerian-born artist has previously acknowledged the transformative impact of his collaboration with Beyoncé, stating that "Cowboy Carter changed my life." His success has continued to grow, with recent Country Music Association (CMA) nominations adding to his impressive list of achievements.
This collaboration with Burna Boy represents a significant cultural bridge, bringing together Shaboozey's country music influence with the Afrobeats sound that has taken the global music scene by storm in recent years.
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