Category: Interviews
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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…
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Unwrapping The Gift Of Suté Iwar
WeTalkSound sits down with Nigerian rapper & musician, Suté Iwar in a fun and insightful conversation including his latest EP, The Gift. How would you introduce yourself to people that don’t know you? I’ll tell them I’m a Nigerian rapper and musician. What do you hope for people to get out of your latest project…
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Unlocking Opportunities for Emerging & Indie Artists: A Conversation with Spotify’s Victor Okpala
Music industry expert and entrepreneur, Victor Okpala, spearheads Spotify’s Artist & Label Partnerships in West Africa. As Spotify’s Artist & Label Partnerships lead for West Africa, Victor Okpala serves as a champion and liaison for the region’s artists and their teams, connecting them to opportunities within the Spotify platform. WeTalkSound had an insightful conversation with…
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Bridging Continents: The Dual Influence of Nigeria and Canada on Rooky Kamiz’s Artistry
Cultural Fusion in Your Music – You’ve skillfully blended Afrobeats with Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop, merging Nigerian roots with Canadian vibes. Can you describe a defining moment when you felt these cultural influences indeed came together in your music, and how did it shape your sound? The defining moment started when I was working on…