Blaqbonez Reveals Origin of His Stage Name

Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez disclosed the origin of his stage name during an interview, explaining that he "stole" it from a friend who was not utilizing it. The name originally belonged to a friend who had a passion for rap but was not pursuing a music career at the time.

While they were still in school, Blaqbonez approached his friend and expressed his admiration for the name, asking for permission to use it. He stated, “I stole it, you know, it was my friend’s name.

There was Blaqbonez and he wasn’t using it for anything... So, one day I just said, bro, you know, dey use this name.

I like am, and that’s how I started bearing Blaqbonez.” This anecdote highlights the informal and personal nature of how many artists choose their stage names.