Gifted singer-songwriter Eri Ife, popularly known as ‘Esquire Wey Dey Run Choir ’, returns
with ‘Rubicon’. Following the release of ‘Torun Tori’ and ‘Aroma’ earlier this year, which
took his catalogue to over 1 million streams, the Nigerian singer-songwriter presents a
five-track EP that brings Afrobeats, Afro-Gospel, Soul and Worship into one declaration of
faith. Driven by African percussion, horns, warm melodies and direct songwriting,
‘Rubicon’ delivers Eri Ife’s clearest and most committed work to date.
The project is built around one defining idea: unwavering devotion to God. It takes its
name and its meaning from the historic expression “crossing the Rubicon”, a decisive act
from which there is no turning back. Across ‘Rubicon’, Eri Ife treats that idea as a
declaration of complete surrender to Christ. Every record contributes to a central
narrative that frames devotion not as a single moment but as a lifelong commitment.
J3thro, Ife MOJ, and BiodunTheSage, shape the project’s sound through contemporary
Afrobeats production, Yoruba musical influences, and live performance. The result is a
faith-centred body of work grounded in African musical expression while remaining
accessible to listeners across different regions.
Rubicon plays out across 5 tracks:
Aroma – The project opens with ‘Aroma’, a heartfelt expression of devotion built
around rich live instrumentation, additional horns, and talking drums. ‘Aroma’
affirms God’s faithfulness through every season of life.
● Rubicon – The title track anchors the EP’s central statement of surrender seen in
the refrain declaring obedience over fear, “Ko s’ikoyin (there’s no turning back)”. It
is a deliberate choice to follow God without retreat.
● Torun Tori – A reflection on divine love that exceeds human understanding,
capturing the awe of experiencing a love too deep to fully explain. Its inspiration is
from answered academic prayers and reflection on the ways God meets people at
the point of their need
● KSMD (Kin Sha Ma Dupe) – This track addresses survival, growth, and grace,
turning gratitude into testimony. It shines through the Yoruba expression of
thanksgiving. It features live drums and horns that carry the project’s rhythmic
and melodic core
● Ebenezer – Ebenezer is rooted in the scriptural idea of remembrance and
gratitude for God’s help. It turns anxiety into testimony, drawing from the biblical
‘stone of help’ as a reminder of God’s presence. A fitting note to end a project built
on faith.
Speaking on the EP, Eri Ife says, “Rubicon is about my personal journey through different
stages of my life and my surrender to walk with God through it all. From a song birthed
from answered academic prayers to resolving my overthinking, each song reflects a
different part of that commitment, but the message remains the same. There is no
turning back. ‘Rubicon’ is a testament to God meeting me at all points of life, and I hope
the project helps my listeners through the same.”
More than a collection of faith-inspired songs, ‘Rubicon’ positions Eri Ife as a voice
bringing spiritual conviction into contemporary Afrobeats. The project connects African
rhythms and live instrumentation with songwriting centred on worship, surrender and
identity. ‘Rubicon’ cuts across Afro-Gospel, Christian, Worship, Inspirational and African
Contemporary music spaces.
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Eri Ife Rubicon Album
