RichardShekari

I am Richard Shekari, a multifaceted artist and humanitarian based in Abuja, Nigeria. Born on 11 April 1981 in Bauchi, my musical journey began in the early 1990s when I joined the church choir as a tenor. Those years shaped my sense of melody, harmony, and the spiritual depth of music.

In the late 1990s, a season of youthful rebellion led me away from the church and into secular rap. Through rap, I discovered and developed my writing skills, experimenting with rhythm, rhyme, and storytelling. I released two underground rap albums, though that chapter of my life was relatively short-lived.

Today, my style reflects the meeting of those two paths. The choir gave me melody and reverence, while rap sharpened my lyrical voice. Together they shaped my identity as a gospel songwriter who blends heartfelt worship with thoughtful storytelling. Beyond music, I also write books, using both sound and story to connect with people on a deeper level.

Vocals

Adobe Audition 1.5 (Vocals Mixing)
Adobe Audition 2024 (Vocals Mixing)
FL Studio 21 (Beat/Instrumental/Mastering)
Ozone 11 iZotope (Mastering)
T-RackS 6 (Mastering)

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface
Uphoria UMC204HD Audio Interface
Shure SM7DB Micrphone
CM25 MkIII condenser Microphone
Bomge BM-800 Mic
Yo-Tronics Headphones (Mixing)
Yoga headphones (Recording)
A pair of M-Audio BX8 Studio Monitors.
A pair of Edifier MR4 Studio Monitors.
A pair of mini AIN studio monitors
M-Wave Midi Keyboard
Yamaha F7 USB Mixer.
Hp Pavilion Gaming Laptop

Christ Our Life (Band)

Me Against the World - 2pac
The Marshall Mathers LP - Eminem
Christ Our Life

Tupac.
Lighthouse family
Christ our life

It’s hard to tell… lol. I'm not as good as anyone out there. I am just me, I guess.

My professional background in architecture underscores my versatility and dedication to excellence. My work with a humanitarian agency reflects this commitment to making a positive impact on the world around me, blending creativity with compassion to effect meaningful change.