Nigerian singer/ songwriter WANI is one of the Acts on the forefront of Africas growing alternative scene Although born in Washington DC , WANI makes it very clear that the majority of his musical foundation is built on memories of his childhood growing up in Lagos Nigeria . Time spent in the UK and Chicago while in school also play a major part in the influences WANI blends together to create the sub- genre he has rightfully made his own, AfroRNB . The sound is responsible for his debut project ' Lagos City Vice'