There’s a quiet confidence about Lekan (@lekan.official). The kind that doesn’t need to shout to be heard. The Nigerian-American artist is steadily carving out a lane in the R&B landscape with emotionally rich storytelling and smooth, intentional production. His latest single, “Make It Right,” might just be the moment that gets people to really stop and listen. Vulnerable, honest, and full of soul, the track feels like a true arrival.
Furthermore, the song sets the stage for Lekan to deliver one of his most honest performances to date. “All of my mistakes, it just keeps haunting me / I can’t let you get away from knowing me,” he sings on the second verse.
Moreover, there’s a quiet intensity in how Lekan approaches this track. No grand gestures, no forced falsetto. Just raw emotion, carried by restrained production and a voice that knows exactly where to push and pull. It’s that balance of smooth R&B aesthetics with lyrical introspection that gives “Make It Right” its weight.
In addition, the track continues to establish Lekan as a rising name in the new wave of soul-rooted artists who aren’t afraid to be soft, emotional, or brutally honest. It’s a confident step forward. Not just as a singer, but as a storyteller carving out his own lane in a genre known for reinvention.
With “Make It Right,” Lekan makes it clear he wants to be understood. And he’s getting closer with every note.
“Make It Right” stands as both a showcase of Lekan’s songwriting ability and a clear sign of where he’s headed. If this is your first time hearing him, it won’t be your last.
Check out the track below.
