In 2003, he initiated his music career with Tuck Tyght, contributing to the album "Now Official," representing Port Harcourt City[citation needed].

[1] Lyrikal continued his musical journey with the release of his second mixtape, "OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder," featuring collaborations with artists such as Mode 9, Eva Alordiah, KING STUNNA, and Korkomikor.

[2] He released his interpretation of tracks like "Pound Cake" by Drake, "Tom Ford" by Jay-Z, and "Rap God" by Eminem[3] In January 2014, Lyrikal launched a campaign aimed at inspiring young Nigerians to become more engaged in personal and national development.

He conveyed his message by releasing a photo series portraying himself behind prison bars,[4] each image accompanied by thought-provoking quotes from figures like Nelson Mandela, William Glasser, and Henri Matisse.

Lyrikal explained that the metaphorical "bars" signified the challenges faced by Nigerian youth, encompassing physical oppression, mental captivity, and creative limitations[6]