After years of silence, Nigerian rapper Nature Bee made a powerful yet unexpected return with the release of his gospel single Chukwu Dubem. The track stirred controversy, but the rapper has now opened up about the personal experiences behind the song.
Fans were surprised—and some disappointed—that after the hype of Change on Me and Your Face featuring Tekno, Nature Bee chose gospel as his comeback. But for the artist, it was never about shocking fans. It was about healing.
“Music is a form of expression, and as an artist, I should be free to explore every part of my creativity,” Nature Bee said. “Chukwu Dubem came from a deep place. It’s not about trying to trend; it’s about being truthful in the message.”
Nature Bee explained that his absence from the music scene was marked by personal battles, self-reflection, and ultimately a renewed sense of faith. Gospel music, he says, gave him strength during those moments.
“I’ve been through a lot, and in those quiet seasons, I found peace in God,” he said. “That peace inspired the song. It’s something I needed to share with my fans, regardless of genre.”
He urges fans to look past labels and appreciate the authenticity in the message. Just like M.I’s Jehovah and Phyno’s Father Father, he believes Chukwu Dubem speaks to something greater than style—it speaks to the soul.
“If M.I, who is widely respected in hip-hop, can drop a gospel-inspired track and still be M.I, then why can’t I?” he asked. “Phyno did Father Father and no one questioned his place in the game. The truth is, inspiration leads us where it wants, and real artists follow.”
Nature Bee assures his fans that this is not a goodbye to rap. It’s a deeper expression of who he is. He’s back, stronger, wiser, and ready to give more-one inspired song at a time.
