Eeflat: Afrobeat’s next big thing with global sound – Tribune Online

A man wearing reflective sunglasses, a white turtleneck, and a blue patterned jacket stands against a black background, looking upward as if inspired by the global sound of Afrobeat.

Bright Excel, professionally known as Eeflat, is emerging as a powerful new voice in Afrobeat—carrying the spirit of Ajegunle and the global sound of Africa into the future.

Born in Akwa Ibom and raised in Ajegunle, Lagos, Eeflat’s music reflects a life rooted in rhythm, hustle, and heart. As a child, he honed his skills as a church instrumentalist, consistently playing in the key of E♭—a trait that earned him the nickname “E flat” and eventually evolved into his stage name. But what began as a musical key has now unlocked…