Telo Briggs’ “Miss Me” Sparks Conversation in Lagos’ Alternative Music Scene
The Lagos entertainment space is buzzing with conversations following the release of Miss Me, the latest single from emerging Nigerian rapper Telo Briggs.
Known for his deeply introspective style, Briggs’ new record is already drawing attention among underground music listeners for its raw lyricism and emotionally heavy storytelling. Unlike the mainstream Afrobeats sound dominating playlists across Lagos, Miss Me leans into reflective rap — a lane that many say is slowly gaining traction among Nigeria’s alternative music community.
The track, written in less than an hour according to the artist, explores themes of self-awareness, emotional conflict and personal accountability. Briggs described the song as a reflection of moments he could not openly discuss, choosing instead to channel the emotions into music.
Produced by Samhu Beats and engineered by longtime collaborator FKYO, the single blends a bouncing instrumental with unusually blunt lyrics, creating a contrast that listeners say makes the track stand out.
Within Lagos’ growing independent music circles, Briggs’ style has sparked comparisons to reflective hip-hop storytelling popularized globally by artists like J. Cole and Drake, though the rapper insists his focus is simply creating “music that makes people reflect.”
Industry watchers say the release also highlights the steady rise of Nigeria’s introspective rap movement — a subculture that continues to grow alongside the country’s dominant Afrobeats wave.
With visuals already in the works and two upcoming projects planned before the end of the year, Briggs appears determined to expand his footprint in the Lagos entertainment space.
For now, however, it is “Miss Me” that is giving audiences something to talk about — and perhaps something deeper to think about.
