Firstklaz is a Nigerian singer with fusion of Afrobeats, Fuji and Hausa sounds. He is a story teller that bridges traditional sounds with modern rhythms.He is one of the afrobeat rising star with the fusion of traditional music (arewa sound) and modern Gen-Z aesthetics. He is known with the songs “Gen-Z Faaji”, “I Like Girls”, and “Ogini”.
Firstklazz
Profession: Musician
Born: June 17, 2000
Age: 25 years old
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Abuja, Nigeria
Known for: Gen-Z Arewa and Gen-Z Fuji
Profile Overview
Firstklaz grew up in Abuja but originally hails from Nassarawa state, Nigeria. He is the youngest of four siblings and attended Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he studied Industrial Technology.
He came through with his first single “Tonight” in 2019. He came to the limelight in 2024 with the release of the hit single “Gen-Z Arewa”.
He collaborated with Joeboy on the song “Gen-Z Faji” in 2024, and Odumodublvck on the song “Show Them” in 2021, and Terry Apala on “Gen-Z Fuji Ii”. He is also known for other songs like Gen-Z Arewa, Ogini, Sliders, and Olomi.
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He also won the Best Pop Single award for his song “Gen-Z Arewa” at 2025 Galaxy Music Awards in Port Harcourt.
Firstklazz has continued to propell the arewa sound into the global mainstream having worked with other top music artistes like Zlatan, Jeriq, Victony, and Falz. He is rated among the fast rising singers with the likes of Ayo Maff and Ayox.
Career Timeline
- 2021 – Show Them (single)
- 2023 – Helicopter Boy (freestyle)
- 2023 – Ogini (single)
- 2023 – I Ilke Girls (single)
- 2024 – Gen-Z Fuji (single)
- 2025 – Lili (Single)
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Joseph Justice Elsa
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Religion: Christianity
- Official Wesbite: https://www.instagram.com/firstklaz/?hl=en
Trivia
- Firstklazz real name is Joseph Justice Esla.
- He is from the Eggon tribe in Nassarawa state.
- He attended a boarding school in Abuja for his secondary school education.
- He began singing in the church choir.
- He carries a doll as inspired by his past relationships.
- He has been featured in The Native and Rolling Stone Africa.
