Alex Iwobi shares his love for music and its impact

By Saheed Afolabi 

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has opened up about his passion for music, revealing how it plays an integral role in his life beyond football. The midfielder sees music not just as a hobby but as a means to express freedom and individuality.

Iwobi discussed his plans to use music as a platform to speak out against crime and social vices, particularly drawing from his experiences growing up in London. He emphasized the importance of channeling energy into positive activities like football or music to avoid negative influences.

“It’s a certain way of just expressing yourself and letting yourself be. It’s a hobby, a way to escape from football. It’s just a sense of freedom and being someone else, not just Alex the footballer,” Iwobi told Standard Sport.

Reflecting on the challenges of growing up in London, he highlighted the prevalence of criminal activities and the importance of using his influence to encourage others to pursue constructive paths.

“Growing up in London, there’s a lot of criminal activity. Things that you don’t want to see or hear. With our powers, we are trying to say don’t do that, channel it into something else. Whether it is football or music, anything that keeps you on the straight path is what we are trying to show everyone,” he said.

Iwobi also shared how his friends motivated him to release a single, although he remains focused on his football career.

“I’ve always loved music, I am not going to lie, but in terms of releasing a song, I never thought [that would happen]. It was just something where my friends said, the music is actually decent, why don’t you release it?

“So, we thought let’s release it at the right time and not get distracted, because the main focus will always be football. But at the same time, I am more than just a footballer. I am human, like everyone else,” Iwobi added.