In an era where music often bends to trends, Wizard Chan (Maxwell Fuayefika) is carving a different path—using sound as medicine for weary souls.
From Port Harcourt to global playlists, the self-styled musical wizard is on a mission to heal through melody, spirituality, and ancestral echoes.
Guided by Spirit, Not Industry Rules
Born of Ijaw heritage and raised across Nigeria and Ghana, Wizard Chan built his name not from tricks, but from an ability to create music that feels like incantations. His now-famous “Chan” jingle, first uttered during a freestyle in Ghana, has become his sonic signature.
But his art is more spiritual than commercial. “God is my source,” he declares. “Religion divides us, but love unites us—and God is love.”
From Trauma to Purpose
Wizard Chan’s commitment to healing is anchored in lived pain. During his NYSC service at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he says he survived an attempted organ-harvesting incident in Sokoto. The experience left him battling panic attacks—but also ignited his resolve to use music as a lifeline, both for himself and his listeners.
The Birth of Healers Chapel
That renewed purpose now blooms into his debut album, Healers Chapel, set for release on September 3, 2025. Blending Afro-fusion, reggae, and indigenous Ijaw rhythms, the 14-track project is more than an album—it’s a sonic sanctuary designed to offer comfort, reflection, and renewal.
Its cover art—a tapestry of glowing huts linked by tree-like roots—symbolises ancestry, community, and spiritual grounding.
Songs That Sound Like Prayers
Each track feels less like a performance and more like a ritual:
“Flee Oh Sickness” is a chant for liberation from pain.
“In My Defence” is a vulnerable plea for understanding and acceptance.
“Heal” (ft. Joeboy) is a collaborative balm for broken hearts.
Apple Music frames the project as “prayers in melody”—songs like I Want to Live Forever and Promised Land weaving universal longing into intimate confession.
Carrying the Ancestors Forward
This isn’t Wizard Chan’s first brush with healing. Earlier works like The Messenger and Time Traveller fused ancestral wisdom with modern soundscapes. With his ensemble Boma Nime, he embraces Ijaw chants and languages, ensuring that cultural memory breathes within every rhythm.
A Global Message of Solace
For Wizard Chan, music is more than entertainment. It is a channel—speaking for God, ancestors, and the silenced. His mission is clear: to soothe pain, spark self-discovery, and remind a fractured world that healing can be found in song.
Snapshot: Wizard Chan’s Journey
| Element | Insight |
|---|---|
| Identity | A “wizard” of sound, guided by spirit, not trends. |
| Catalyst | Survived near-death ordeal during NYSC; turned trauma into healing art. |
| Debut Album | Healers Chapel (Sept 3, 2025): 14 tracks of Afro-fusion spirituality. |
| Key Tracks | Flee Oh Sickness, In My Defence, Heal ft. Joeboy. |
| Cultural Legacy | Fuses Ijaw chants and ancestral roots with modern Afro sounds. |
| Ultimate Aim | Offer music as sanctuary, reflection, and restoration. |
