Category: Interviews
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Exploring The Brain of Gbono
Let’s start at the beginning – who was Big Brains, and how did he evolve into Gbono? Big Brains was the fire of youth – raw ambition, unfiltered energy. I got the name around 2004/2005. I was young, hungry and daring. But life humbled me. Chasing dreams is overwhelmingly expensive, especially without a silver spoon.…
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Rukmani Is Crafting Love Letters Through Sound.
In a music landscape often dominated by aggressive beats and sharp edges, Rukmani carves out a space defined by vulnerability and emotional honesty. Self-named “The Softie,” she embodies her moniker through both her artistic identity and her approach to music—creating soundscapes that feel like intimate conversations between old friends. “I just want the music to…
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How Louddaaa Followed God’s Voice Into Stardom
Kehinde Alabi, better known as Louddaaa, has made a name for himself as a producer in the Nigerian music industry over the past four years. In early April, we caught up with him to discuss practically everything: his introduction to music, transition from sound engineer to producer, working with Ayra Starr and Davido, creating movie…
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How To Get Out Of A Funk As An Artist
Every artist has a common enemy: the creative block. There’s barely anyone who will go through their entire creative journey, professional or otherwise, without being in a bit of a funk at least once. But when you find yourself in a rut, how do you climb back out? We caught up with four musicians and…
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Inside The Mind Of MARGÉ
What does “MARGÉ” sound like in three words,no genre names allowed? Again. Bargain. Rosé. If your sound were a city, where would it be and why? If my sound were a city, it would be Wakanda. Though fictional, Wakanda powerfully symbolizes Afro-futurism, ancestry and progress. My sound reflects an uncolonized mind and a deep knowledge…
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Samad Talks Storytelling, Tradition and Dreams of Global Success.
Fresh off earning his degree and riding the wave of one of the most viral songs of the year, Samad is one of the most exciting new names in Nigerian music right now. With storytelling at the heart of his sound, he’s carving his own lane, somewhere between tradition, humor, and relatability. We caught up…
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How Shoday Is Crafting His Come-Up In Real Time.
Shoday is on a hot streak. His 2024 breakout collab with Ayo Maff, Casablanca, set the tone for an electrifying 2025 — one that’s already seen him drop four singles in four months. Just a day after our chat, he released his biggest drop of the year yet: ‘Hey Jago’, featuring Poco Lee and Rahman…
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Where Are Afrobeats’ Female Producers?
From OJB Jezreel to Don Jazzy, Sarz to P.Priime, producers have always been the backbone of Afrobeats and the wider Nigerian music scene. But although we know what they bring to the game, producers have historically been under-celebrated, with one particular subgroup almost never being acknowledged: female producers. As Women’s History Month just concluded, WeTalkSound…
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How Tolibian Created Ramadan’s Biggest Soundtrack.
It’s not uncommon for artists to release music for the holiday/Christmas season. Tracks like Tunde Ednut’s ‘Jingle Bell’, Ovation Red Carol 2011 theme song, and of course, Mariah Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas Is You’ always return to the airwaves every December. Similarly, songs like ‘Odun Lo Sopin’ and Jaywon’s and Victor Thompson’s ‘This…
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The Gospel According To Limoblaze
Limoblaze is the poster boy of Afro-Gospel. His 2023 collaboration with Lecrae, ‘Jireh’, was a defining moment for urban gospel music in Nigeria. In this interview, he opens up about Afro-Gospel, his faith, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. There’s been so much motion on your end, from the album last year to…