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Origin Of 'Boy Alone' Nickname
- Stanley Oma Didea explains his father's nickname 'Boy Alone' and how his father left the village to build a life in the city alone.
- He connects that story to his own journey from poverty to becoming a musician.
How The Beat Sparked The Song
- Chemsey made the beat in 2019 starting with drums, pads, then a bassline he describes as 'Afro-Gruvy.'
- Omah Lay recalls hearing the beat and immediately writing personal lyrics about his father and losses.
Song Written For Lost Loved Ones
- Omah Lay wrote the song about his father, friends he'd lost, and victims of the 2020 #EndSARS protests.
- He intended the song as a tribute to people who died and to his personal grief.