Nneka

The way people see Africa is mostly dark.

At times I have a beat first and then I write. Sometimes I have a melody in my head and I pick up the guitar to develop the song. Other times I just write without any melodies, and I end up using...

Listening to the type of music I grew up with, like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and experiencing different things and conditions and hardship, as well as the good times in Nigeria, has definitely carved...

Take advantage of educating yourself.

My music is very versatile, very mixed.

My heart's desire is to be recognised in Nigeria.

I always like earthy, authentic sounds.

Living in Germany Africanised me.

I must be true to myself within my music or I would be a liar.

I think it's important to learn instruments, whenever one has a little space. Be eager to learn and love your instrument.