Akanji UTHMAN Popularly known as Royal is a fast-rising Afrobeats artiste from Lagos, blending distinct Afro-fusion and Afrobeat sounds. He dropped his debut single Permission (sex over love ) " which garnered positive reviews from a vide variety of listeners Royal is growing fast in the Alternative scene and aims to explore and expand. When it comes to lyrics Royal reflects his idea on love and life, embedding it into relatable lyrics.