It is not everyday one gets to meet humble musicians. Some of them are perceived to be arrogant and unfriendly. So it felt like fresh air meeting one with so much smiles. Getting to speak with LastBorn was no easy feat,but at the end it was worth it. Despite his busy schedule, the handsome dude was all smiles.
''I'm sorry I kept you waiting.'' was his unbelievably first statement.With his friendly attitude, anyone could afford to wait longer. But that never stopped me from asking what his teeming fans always wanted to know
''LastBorn. Why the name?Are you the last kid in the family?''
''Funny enough, no.'' he replied,giggling. ''I come from a family of 7, and I am the 6th.You see, when I first gained admission to University of Nigeria Nsukka, I arrived late at my lodge. All my lodge mates were in final year. I was the only one in first year.They all started calling me last born,and it stuck.''
Asking about his background was the next,and he was glad to answer.
''Well,as you know,my name is Otito Jeff.I am in my twenties.I was born and raised here in Enugu.But I'm actually from Orlu,in Imo State.I did Public Administration in UNN...''
Why Public Administration.Why not Music?
''Singing is a talent,'' he cut in, ''I always had that talent at childhood.It has always been in me.''
Indeed,why not?For one who started collabo work since 2000, and performed in lots of shows,even while in Secondary school,it is pretty hard to debate it.
''I did my first song in 2005.Meanwhile,I had worked with Lemar before.I worked with Johny fins on a reply track to SOTI(malaria).We called it anti-malaria.Then with b-stone in Okamsije, and a couple more.I've performed alongside 9ice,2shot,Durella,Psquare,etc.I shot my first video(my angel) in 2007.I also had another thirteen-track album tagged HYPERBIC.
''I'm actually working on my next album.It would be out soon.
''I just returned from Kaduna,where I went on a production.
''You asked earlier why I always smile.Why wouldn't I?Must I be arrogant to be a successful musician?I love being cheerful,and I see nothing changing that.''
So who does LastBorn want to perform with in future?
''If I perform with Keri Hilson and Tray Songs,it wouldn't be a bad idea,would it?But here in Nigeria,without a shadow of doubt, Djinee remains the one.I would love to perform with him someday.''
We expect it to be sooner,than later.