I love the freedom that comes with expressing emotions through music; it’s like therapy for me. My journey hasn’t been a straight line; I’ve faced rejection, trolls, doubt, and beautiful breakthroughs. Each phase shaped me into an artiste who values authenticity over perfection. I have learnt to stay true to my voice, my culture, and most importantly, my message.
Your recent song, ‘Achalugo’, has been getting a lot of attention. What inspired it?
The track was born from a place of beauty, self-worth, and self-awareness. It celebrates grace, beauty, and worth; especially from an Igbo woman’s perspective. I wanted to remind people that their uniqueness is their crown. The message is simple: you are enough, and your shine doesn’t need permission. Beyond that, the song is a tribute to cultural pride and identity. It reflects the elegance and depth of African womanhood, showing that being grounded in your roots is the truest form of empowerment. I want listeners to feel inspired to embrace their individuality, heritage, and inner strength unapologetically.
You featured Mercy Eke, Waje, and Bimbo Ademoye in the promotion of the song. What inspired that specific set of people?
I wanted to celebrate powerful women who embody different shades of excellence. Mercy, Waje, and Bimbo each represent beauty, strength, and individuality in their own ways. Their involvement amplified the message of my song— that every woman deserves her red-carpet moment. I was intentional about choosing women who inspire confidence and authenticity, women who have faced challenges yet continue to shine. Featuring them wasn’t just about star power; it was about building a sisterhood of inspiration, where women uplift and reflect one another’s brilliance through unity and shared purpose.
It came from a desire to make people feel special. Everyone knows that walking a red carpet symbolises recognition and celebration. We often wait for validation from others before celebrating ourselves, so I thought, why not flip that? Let’s roll out the carpet ourselves. It has become a movement that turns ordinary moments into royal experiences. The idea came from realising how often people, especially women, downplay their worth. I wanted to encourage everyone to create their own moments of celebration, confidence, and glamour, because every day we rise, we deserve to feel seen and valued.
Promoting music in Nigeria can be demanding. What’s your opinion about the cost, especially for female artistes?
It’s definitely expensive, especially if you’re not funded by a label. The industry needs to create fairer opportunities for female voices to thrive. Beyond finances, women face unique challenges, including balancing image expectations, bias, and limited access to sponsorships. The cost of good production, marketing, and visibility is high, and it can be discouraging for independent artistes. That’s why I advocate for more inclusive platforms, mentorship programmes, and grants dedicated to female creatives. When women are empowered with the right support, the industry benefits as a whole because our stories add richness and depth to the art.
Do women in the industry support each other enough?
Yes. I have seen more women rooting for one another in recent years. I always say, collaboration over competition any day. When one woman wins, it opens the door for the next. There’s a growing sense of community now; female artistes are featuring one another, sharing platforms, and celebrating milestones together. We are beginning to understand that unity creates power and that we don’t have to dim anyone’s light for ours to shine. True progress happens when we lift one another up and rewrite the narrative together.
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