Not too long after the release of his debut single, blogger cum musician, Xtreme GH says he prefers to be known as 'Nuru'. The blogger turned musician released hip-hop song, 'Mali Zani' featuring Edem some few weeks ago.

In an interview, the rapper stated that the reason for his name change regards the need to project a specific and distinct identity to the international market.

He emphasized that the change is natural and inevitable. "The earlier I do this, the better. I am pretty new to the showbiz industry. It is not going to be as stressful as if I were a mainstream artiste already. 'Nuru' is my birth name as well," Nuru added.

Other Ghanaian artistes who have gone through similar changes include; Efya, Zeal (VVIP), Shatta Wale, Edem, Akoo Nana, Samini, among others.

Listen to Nuru ft. Edem - Mali Zani here: