Born Standing – Debut Album
Genre: Afrobeats | Highlife | Gospel | Soul | Spoken Word
Tracks: 20 Original Songs
Composer: Kelechukwu Akaniro
Artist: Akronim
Copyright: Akronim Inc.
Born Standing is not just an album, it’s a journey.
From the dusty streets of Oshodi to the snow-covered sidewalks of Chicago, this soul-stirring debut by Akronim weaves together stories of survival, love, identity, and destiny.
Inspired by Kelechukwu Akaniro’s memoir of the same name, each of the 20 original tracks captures a chapter in his life, raw, poetic, and rhythmically alive. With a powerful fusion of Afrobeats, Highlife, Gospel, and Spoken Word, the album is both a personal testimony and a universal anthem of resilience.
You’ll hear the echoes of Sunday school drums, the cold whisper of immigration nights, and the bold voice of a man who was born standing, against all odds.
What to Expect:
🎤 Authentic storytelling in every lyric
🥁 Traditional African rhythms blended with modern Afrobeats
🎺 Live instrumentals with soul and groove
🎶 Themes of faith, family, struggle, victory, and legacy
🧠 Emotional lyrics that will stay with you long after the song ends
Why You Need This Album:
If you’ve ever battled for your dreams…
If you’ve ever held on when life said let go…
If you believe in faith, family, and rising again…
Then Born Standing was made for you.
🎵 Available in Digital Download (MP3 )