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" Living in Germany Africanised me. "

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" 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 those lyrics when I think I have the appropriate instrumental that would bring out and depict the emotions of what I have written. "

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" The way people see Africa is mostly dark. "

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" My father is a very strict man. "

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" Take advantage of educating yourself. "

" In Nigeria, if you say you're a singer, people say, 'So what? Everyone sings.' In Germany, my voice stood out more. "

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" I tend to explain my songs. "

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" I hope that what I am today is of positive benefit to other people. "