INTEL (Inside The Eko Life) (Not to be confused with the American technology company Intel Corporation or other projects using the word “Intel.” This refers specifically to the 2024 Afrofusion album by Nigerian artist Krexx Nv, officially titled INTEL (Inside The Eko Life), centered)

INTEL (Inside The Eko Life) is the fourth studio album by Nigerian Afrofusion artist Krexx Nv, released in 2024. Conceptual at its core, the project captures the chaos, ambition, and survival instincts of Lagos — presenting the city as both a battlefield and a source of inspiration.

The 7-track album features Shi Boi (The Invite, Black Proud Mofo) and showcases Krexx’s sharp lyricism alongside layered storytelling. Songs like Fast Lane and Karolyna (a.k.a. the Plug) highlight the hustle, temptations, and street codes of Lagos, while Time closes the project on a more reflective, almost philosophical note.

Musically, the project blends Afrobeat rhythms with hip-hop cadences, R&B textures, and street-wise spoken word inflections, pushing Krexx’s Afrofusion identity further into experimental territory. The synergy with Shi Boi deepens the album’s communal energy, amplifying its Lagos-centric narrative.

INTEL functions as both documentation and critique — a sonic memoir of navigating Eko’s speed, noise, and unpredictability. It follows Cause & Effect (2023) while paving the way for the intimacy and coded seduction of Venus (2025).