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Tell us who you are. And does that differ from who people
think you are?
First and foremost, I’m an afro-pop artist who just wants to spread love and light through my music. And no, who people think I am is who I actu- ally am. People think they know me because they’ve heard my music, and they’re right. They do know me.
How would you describe your growth over the last 18 months?
It’s been on the up. And it’s just something I’m grateful for.
Experiencing this let’s me know there’s more I’m gonna do and achieve. I’ve learned a lot and it’s important to me to keep learning and evolving. I’m just trying to stay motivated.
When people look at you, what do you think makes them say you 're a superstar? First of all. I am.
I can’t explain why to anyone else. I can’t actually speak to what they see in me personally. But whatev- er it is, it’s heard in my music. My album is on the charts in multiple countries.
I’ve achieved a lot in a short period. And that’s a ‘superstar’ quality. You have to stay on your grind and keep it coming.
It may even be because of how
I look or talk or carry myself, the things I say in my music and some of my personal convictions in which I am able to communicate.
I can’t say it’s one thing. But what I can say is that I am the full package.
went to UNILAG which was actually my frst choice. I had my reasons for UNILAG and it was more than just about receiving an education.
My graduation was also a pivotal moment.
But even before that... I got an opportunity to study in Newcastle but couldn’t because I didn’t get my transcripts. Was that a bad thing? Maybe not. Look at what has hap- pened in my life afterwards.
One moment that I can never for- get was when my dad died. On that day, my brother was actually sup- posed to go for BBN but because of family obligations, couldn’t. Again, look at what happened afterwards. I went, and I won.
If I didn’t think or believe I’d be suc- cessful at this, I wouldn’t put my 100 percent into this.
Another important thing is that my defnition of success and the metrics I use to measure it, may be diferent from yours. So that’s something to remember. But I will say that I never doubted myself.
Is there anything you love or are as passionate about as music? Why?
No. I don’t think so.
However, there was a period I had to choose between music and football. But I dropped that. It was a clear decision for me.
What ’s your master plan?
What is your ultimate
dream? Do you think the environment you are current - ly in, is helping you achieve
that?
*Laughs* Gonna keep that to myself. But I do have one.
You’re never gonna get anything easily. You just need to work and strive to ensure that you keep growing and elevating. Nothing you want will come to you without some form of resistance.
In your opinion, what do
you think you need to really thrive and get the results you want to see?
It’s all about your mindset. It has to be right. You also need the willing- ness to try new things before you know if they will work. Sha just start. No matter what.
Your mindset and willingness have to be in tandem. Based on that, you’ll know what your next move should be. This is what works for me.
Then, the people around me have to have the same mentality and
In your own personal jour ney, what are the moments that have really stood out
to you? And why? Have they been defining in any way?
E plenty. They are many.
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I was rejected by a number of universities in Nigeria before I fnally
In life, I’ve found that small mo- ments, and big moments alike, are just as important. Everything matters.
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Did you always know you
be successful? Are there times where you ’ve doubted your - self? If yes, in what ways?
Yes. I’ve always known. But I didn’t always know how or in what capacity.
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