I get asked questions a lot during gigs and shows. Here's a compilation of the most frequent ones, and the answers to them. If you have more questions, please reach out via the contact section...
What do you play?
A blend of folk, blues, jazz and world music, driven by guitar melodies. I'd rather not be defined by one genre; I'm interested in anything that my fingers can pick on guitar strings...
Who are your influences?
Passenger, Tallest Man on Earth, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Asa, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Joan Baez...
Do you write your own songs?
Yes...
What comes first, the melody or the lyrics?
It depends...sometimes melody first, sometimes music first, sometimes they come together in the same "package"...
How long have you been playing the guitar?
A while...
Where are you from?
I'm Nigerian by heritage, local in Manchester...
Are you really a doctor?
Yes, just not a medical doctor. I have a Ph.D in Computer Science...
Your music is always uplifting/happy. Are you happy all the time?
No, but I'm always content and grateful. When I'm down (and it happens regularly) I always have/find things to be thankful for, and this gives me the strength to carry on, coupled with the knowledge that better days are coming...