As a female African artist here in Nigeria, people may compare my music to Yemi Alade’s, or those outside Nigeria compare to Lira, the female lead in the South African group Mafikizolo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, the late Brenda Fassie, etc. I think being unique and soulful, whether I am singing inspirational Afro-pop/Afro-beats or Gospel, requires a bit of independence which is hard to sustain in the industry. I think female African artists have to be strong and well developed to sustain their work so that when working with managers, agents, record labels or others in the industry, the authenticity is not swallowed up trying to please others. As for this challenge, I think I have done well keeping my uniqueness while also blending. 

I think connecting with the right record label at the right time has also been a challenge for me. For example, as a university student, the BMG music and Def Jam records had both offered a contract, but I was afraid because my parents were not yet on board with the aspect of music then. My producers at the time were Oga Otumala and Grammy-winning producer Slam Jimmy Jones. I don’t know how far I could have gone in music if I had moved in that direction. Finding the right agencies/people to work with, sponsorship for projects etc., can be challenging in the industry. 

My music represents African culture in many ways. So my genre is considered Inspirational Afro-pop and Gospel. My voice has been c o m pared to some Afro artists like Tracy Chapman, Brenda Fassie, Tina Turner etc., for voice texture. I do write my songs, and even when I redo older classic songs, I modernise them for DJ mixes, and add my original lyrics, beat arrangements, vocals, melodies etc.