Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi said despite his busy football schedule he still finds time to make music, and the two endeavors do not collide.
Iwobi made his presence felt in the music terrain earlier in the year with a single “Dont Shoot, ” which streamed 60,000 times on Spotify. “What’s Love,” is a follow up to that effort.
“Music has always been a passion of mine, and a way for me to express myself away from football,” Iwobi said.
” Music is a great tool, and I’ve always used it as a productive way to share how I feel. Historically no Premier League player has brought out music with their name and face attached to it, but I like to be different and make a difference.
“Growing up in an area of London that is challenging for some people, I know how hard it can be and I’m grateful to have a platform to try and make a difference. Alongside the work we do in the community, I hope that my music is another way of proving that young people do not have to feel they have to fit in just one box. I want them to be encouraged to achieve their dreams, to put their focus into positive things. Creating music doesn’t take anything away from my football, it helps me switch off.”
Iwobi has started all nine Premier League matches for Marco Silva’s Fulham this season and scored his second goal of the campaign in a 1-1 draw against his old club Everton last week.
“Creating music doesn’t take anything away from my football, it helps me switch off. I will always work hard and try to improve in my sport, but this is a good use of my spare time,” he said.
