The upcoming Nigerian artist behind the viral campus dance challenge — his story, the numbers, the co-signs, and every stage he has taken so far.
Cover art for OBISCO's breakout single, ASAP (Shooting Star).
Following Afrobeats on campus and wondering who is behind ASAP (Shooting Star)? Share this with your friends and the group chat. It covers who OBISCO is, the story behind his breakout single, the co-signs, and every campus stage he has taken so far.
Search “OBISCO” right now and you will find scattered posts, a dance challenge on your timeline, and very little that puts the full story in one place. Most of what exists is a repost of a repost, with no clear picture of who the artist is or why ASAP (Shooting Star) started moving.
This post fixes that. It pulls together OBISCO's background, the numbers behind his biggest single, the artists and platforms that have backed the record, and the campus performances that put him in front of live crowds at OAU, ABUAD and beyond.
Whether you found him through the ASAP challenge or you are tracking the next Nigerian artist to watch, start at the top and work down. Every claim here is tied to his official rollout or his verified handles.
In this feature
1. Who is OBISCO?
OBISCO, born Obisakin Ifeoluwa Paul in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian recording artist, performer and creative whose sound sits at the meeting point of Afrobeats, melody and visual storytelling. Before he was known as a singer, he built a name as a dancer and skit creator, and that background still shapes how he performs today.
Those early years taught him stage presence and how to hold an audience, two things that many new artists struggle with. When he moved fully into music, he carried that performance instinct with him, and it shows in both his records and his live shows.
For anyone tracking upcoming Nigerian musicians and new Afrobeats artists to watch, OBISCO fits the profile of a performer who grew an audience first and then gave them music to match. He is active on Instagram as @hb_obisco and on X (Twitter) as @hitboyobisco.
2. ASAP (Shooting Star): the breakout single
ASAP (Shooting Star) is the biggest record of OBISCO's career so far. It is the song that took him from a familiar face online to an artist people actively search for by name.
According to his release rollout, the single passed 10,000 streams on Spotify within three weeks and reached close to 20,000 streams across all digital platforms in that early window. Streaming figures move constantly, so treat these as launch numbers from his team rather than a fixed total.
Beyond the stream count, the record generated more than two million social media impressions and engagements, and it sparked a dance challenge that spread across several platforms. That challenge is a large part of why the song kept growing after release.
The dance-first design of the track is not an accident. A song built around a simple, repeatable movement travels further on short-form video, and ASAP (Shooting Star) was made with that in mind. You can see the challenge format on his official reel.
3. Co-signs and industry recognition
Momentum is one thing. Recognition from established names is what tells you a record is being taken seriously inside the industry, and ASAP (Shooting Star) picked up several notable co-signs.
According to OBISCO's rollout, Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage joined the viral ASAP challenge. Kunmie, the artist behind the widely charting single Arike, publicly expressed admiration for the record after meeting OBISCO. Both moments came through the campaign rather than formal label statements, which is normal for an independent rollout at this stage.
The single also earned recognition from Soundcity and secured a placement on New Music Friday during its first week. On top of that, it was featured on four Spotify playlists, and entertainment platforms including Hype Tribe reposted it, which pushed the record in front of new listeners.
A note on how to read this: playlist placements and platform reposts expand reach, but they do not guarantee long-term chart success on their own. What matters is whether the audience keeps returning to the song, and the challenge activity suggests they are.
4. OBISCO live: the campus performances
Recordings introduce an artist. Live shows are where OBISCO's dancer background pays off, and his campus performances have become some of his most talked-about moments.
One of the standout nights came at Maka Live in Concert at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). He delivered a headline-worthy set alongside more than 20 dancers, and clips of the performance circulated widely online, with praise for the choreography, stage direction and overall production.
He also headlined at SOUNDCITY-ON-TOUR in OAU, where he performed with featured artist WEIRDBLACK. That show added to his reputation as a performer who can command a large crowd and turn a single into a full live experience.
Today he continues to perform across major university campuses, including OAU and Afe Babalola University (ABUAD). For ABUAD students in particular, an Afrobeats act building a real live catalogue on the campus circuit is worth keeping on your radar.
5. The team behind the brand
A consistent brand rarely happens by accident. A turning point in OBISCO's career came through his partnership with TOPS VISUALS, who started as his video director and later became his manager under Exclusive Universe's management.
According to OBISCO's team, the official management relationship began in April 2023. Since then the focus has been on brand identity, visual direction, music campaigns, performance strategy and overall career positioning.
That structure is part of why his rollouts feel planned rather than random. The visuals, the challenge design and the campus bookings all point back to a team working on positioning, not just releasing songs and hoping they land.
6. How to stream ASAP (Shooting Star) and follow OBISCO
If the challenge brought you here, the next step is simple. Stream the record on your platform of choice and follow OBISCO directly so you catch the next release first.
Stream & follow
Play ASAP (Shooting Star) on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms, then follow OBISCO to catch the next drop first.
Watch OBISCO's live campus performance below — his OAU headline set with more than 20 dancers:
Frequently asked questions
Who is OBISCO?
OBISCO is a Nigerian recording artist and performer who works across Afrobeats, melody and visual storytelling. He built his early following as a dancer and skit creator before moving into music, and his biggest record so far is the single ASAP (Shooting Star).
What is OBISCO's real name?
OBISCO's real name is Obisakin Ifeoluwa Paul, and he was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He releases and performs under the single name OBISCO, and is active on Instagram as @hb_obisco and on X (Twitter) as @hitboyobisco.
What is the song ASAP (Shooting Star) about?
ASAP (Shooting Star) is OBISCO's breakout Afrobeats single. It pairs melody with a dance-driven rhythm, which is part of why it grew through a challenge on social media. You can stream it through his official smart link.
Did Tiwa Savage join the ASAP challenge?
According to OBISCO's rollout, Tiwa Savage took part in the viral ASAP challenge, and Kunmie, the artist behind the single Arike, expressed admiration for the record after meeting OBISCO. These co-signs came through the campaign rather than formal label announcements.
Where has OBISCO performed on campus?
OBISCO has performed at university events including Maka Live in Concert at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), where he appeared with more than 20 dancers, and SOUNDCITY-ON-TOUR in OAU. He continues to perform across campuses such as OAU and Afe Babalola University (ABUAD).
How can I stream ASAP (Shooting Star)?
You can stream ASAP (Shooting Star) on Spotify and other major platforms through OBISCO's official smart link. Following @hb_obisco on Instagram is the fastest way to catch new releases and challenge updates.
What to do next
Play ASAP (Shooting Star) through the official link, then follow @hb_obisco so the next release and the next challenge reach you first. If you catch him at a campus show, record a clip and tag him. That is exactly the kind of activity that pushed this record in the first place.
Written by the Everything ABUAD Team
Artist background, streaming milestones and co-signs compiled from OBISCO's official release rollout and verified handles (@hb_obisco, @hitboyobisco). Kunmie's single Arike independently confirmed. Streaming figures reflect launch-window numbers from the artist's team. July 2026.
Disclosure: This article is a sponsored feature published in paid partnership with OBISCO and Exclusive Universe Incorporation. Everything ABUAD may have received compensation to produce it. Streaming and engagement figures are launch-window numbers supplied by the artist's team and may have changed since publication.
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