Q: Congratulations on your song “Don’t Leave” being considered for a Grammy! Can you tell us how this collaboration with Eric Bellinger came about and what inspired the track?
A: Thank you! This collaboration was really divine timing. I actually worked on “Don’t Leave” with my bro Hary about a year before Eric heard it. Eric got to listen to it while he was working on an album. He felt an instant connection with the record. It felt rhythmically and emotionally alive — something that lived perfectly in that space between soulful R&B and African warmth. He was on tour at the time, but after a few weeks, finally got to record. The first cut was it! It was vulnerable and honest, and that’s what made it special.
“Don’t Leave” was inspired by the kind of love that refuses to give up — that space between vulnerability and strength.
Q: Your music blends Afro RnB with a strong focus on piano. How did you develop this fusion style, and what makes it special to you?
A: For me, the piano is where emotion meets structure. I’ve been playing since I was six, and over the years, I found that the piano naturally carried the soul of every genre I touched — from classical to Afrobeats to R&B. My fusion style came from constantly experimenting, blending the lush harmonies of jazz and gospel with the pulse and bounce of African rhythm. What makes it special is that it’s honest — it’s my heart speaking through both culture and craft.
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and how your childhood or early experiences shaped your sound today?
A: I grew up surrounded by a lot of music — church music, African rhythms, and soulful melodies from my parents’ records. That early mix gave me a deep respect for storytelling through sound. The church taught me how to feel music; classical training taught me how to understand it; and the streets taught me how to move with it. All of that shaped how I produce today — I never just make beats, I build emotions.
Q: What was the creative process like while writing and producing “Don’t Leave”? Did you face any challenges along the way?
A: It was a beautiful process — started with just the chords on piano, and from there, the melody almost wrote itself. Almost Instantly, everything started to connect. The biggest challenge was balancing simplicity with depth. I wanted every sound to have a reason, every texture to tell part of the story. It took a lot of refining, but once we found that emotional pocket, it felt effortless.
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for new listeners discovering your music for the first time?
A: Transcendent.
Because it goes beyond genre — it connects soul to rhythm, Africa to the world, and feeling to sound.
Q: The piano clearly plays a big part in your artistry. What draws you to the instrument, and how does it influence your songwriting?
A: The piano is home for me. It’s where every emotion I can’t put into words finds expression. When I sit at the keys, I’m not thinking about charts or trends — I’m just translating what I feel. It’s also how I build most of my songs. Every chord progression becomes a story, and every melody becomes a conversation. The piano keeps my music grounded and timeless.
Q: Who inspires you the most right now, either musically or personally, and where do you usually find creative inspiration?
A: I’m really inspired by people who move with Clarity — Sonically, artists like Kanye West, Burna Boy, SZA, and Jacob Collier. But beyond music, I draw a lot from life — conversations, faith, silence, even the city’s rhythm. Inspiration comes when you’re paying attention. I like to say creativity isn’t about forcing moments; it’s about being open enough to catch them when they come.
Q: What message or feeling do you hope people take away from “Don’t Leave” and your music overall?
A: I want people to feel seen. Whether it’s love, heartbreak, hope, or faith — my music is about connection. “Don’t Leave” is a reminder that vulnerability is powerful, that holding on doesn’t make you weak. Overall, I want my music to remind people that emotion is art, and art is healing.
Q: If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why
A: I’d say Kanye West. He embodies musical freedom — unfiltered, fearless, and deeply expressive. I think our sounds would have created something wild — soulful chords, experimental production, and unapologetic energy. That’s the kind of synergy I live for.
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring artists who want to find their own sound or enter the industry?
A: Stay true to your essence. Don’t chase trends — build foundations. The industry changes, but authenticity never goes out of style. Keep learning, stay curious, and treat every session like it could change your life. Because one day, it will.
