"It’s not necessarily people, it’s really just a system. But once you’re an artist you’re not really an artist, you’re an entertainer – your life is entertainment for people. It’s a system of distraction."

"I can understand, when it's the speaking."

"When did I realize I was blown? When I got a DM from RiRi."

"I think the perfectionism is definitely a Nigerian thing. For me, it’s definitely Lagos. Because if you check around the world, Nigerians are always the best at whatever they’re doing, whether that’s braids, hair, make-up, doctors… They’ll give you food and it’ll be over good, so that when you’re paying them, you know why."

"The more power the people have, the greater we become as a whole."

"I don’t want to be somebody that follows; I don’t want to be the ‘after’ person."

"“I think it’s important to be real with yourself and the people around you.”"

"When I see any one of you gracing a stage, I feel like that’s me. We’re all winning and we’re about to move in like a tsunami… know that love lives on this side. As we show the world how it’s done."

"Well, I’ve never felt more connected with my fans like that before. It just felt like we were all in one room and it was a lot of people, but it felt like we might as well have been in a big ass living room, just vibing. I really felt like that experience and the presence was just incredibly intense. I haven’t let go so much as I did before that day in terms of performing."

"I had a show the night before, so on Friday I was just sleeping the whole day."

"https://thenationonlineng.net/tems-my-songs-are-mostly-from-experiences/"

"But I wasn’t thinking about how to be better in the limelight, I was just thinking of how to be a better person in general, the best possible version of myself. And I think once you start being visible, a lot of these things that you didn’t know existed start coming to light, you start knowing yourself more, too."

"What I hope that God does through me, is for the image of the African woman to be changed to something luxurious, or desired, or sought after. For the demand of the African woman to go up… Let us not be chasing foreign things, let us be something to be chased. And that can’t just happen with me; it’s a together thing. It has to happen with a whole industry of women already doing real and amazing things. That’s the future."

"It was amazing. I grew up in a big family and it was fun most of the time."

"That sense of being an outcast continued into high school. “I just wasn’t popular; I cried a lot, I was very shy. I would cover my head with a blazer. I wouldn’t be able to talk – I just was a loner. And my only escape was the music room."

"I was very naive. I didn’t know that people lie, I didn’t know that people didn’t write their own songs. Music has always been my expression of how I felt. It’s always been my life."

"Music is my happy place. Music is the only thing that makes me feel truly at home. If I'm sad, it's the only thing I can run to. If someone says to me "here's a billion dollars, just chill" I would still do music. I mean, I'd collect the billion dollars and then do music. That's how bad it is. That's how much I love it."

"I used to write poems a lot – I’ll just sit down and write things I’m feeling, and it’ll come out so poetic, even if I’m just talking about breakfast."

"Frank Ocean played a huge part; the first song that I’d heard by him was “Swim Good.” I used to also listen to Lil Wayne and Aaliyah. Lauryn Hill’s “I Gotta Find Peace of Mind” was very, very spiritual. I could feel the energy on it. Songs like those made me want to release. The songs that all of these artists sing are releases and the expression of their spirits."

"I got exposed to a couple of studios, and I met a few producers and started seeing the process of music being made. It made me question, “What is this?” I’d been only exploring piano and guitar at the time, and now you’re telling me I can do more than I’m already doing?"

"It was just very easy, it wasn't something I had to try for. So I understood music to be my thing and no matter what it was going to take, I had to end up in it."

"I love, love, love guitars and chords. I like things that are based on the instruments I originally learned—violin, flutes. I like things that sound raw and pure. When it comes to drums, I like them very percussion-heavy and in my own way. I enjoy hard kicks and tight snares."

"Freestyling, for me, feels like a release. A lot of things I feel, I can't explain, I just sing it. So it was one of those days when it was just inside me. I don't know where it came from. By the time I finished, I knew I had something special."

"It is about showing people they can be who they are truly, without the masks and pretenses. You are a human being, and you can find yourself."

"Everything happened organically. The fact that so many people resonate with it makes me feel really good. I'm happy they can feel it."

"It was just really crazy. I couldn't believe it. I still can't believe it. That was when I realized things have actually changed."

"Locally, I'm definitely hoping for Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Niniola. I'm also hoping for my friend, Dami Oniru. I'm hoping we can release some of our collaborations. Internationally, I'd like Stormzy, Ms Banks, and maybe Khalid. This is the longest shot ever but I want to work with Frank Ocean. Koffee as well! She's top on my list."

"The ability to speak is good but the ability to speak to yourself is awesome if you can listen."

"As you grow older, you start to understand more and more that life is not about what you look like or what you own, it’s all about the person you have become and the people you have blessed."

"When the going gets tough, that is when I see God coming in his full might."

"You were born not to make noise but to make impact."

"Each day, we’re inspired by your commitment, your talents, and how you remain focused on all that you do."

"When you are doing something you are enjoying, you wouldn’t bother to take care of your health. Once there is life in you, you keep doing what you are doing. And it’s something that pays back on your body."

"While my marital status may have changed, the core of who I am remains the same."

"Alex Dusabe is someone I admire and respect, and it would be an honor to work with him. I also have great admiration for international artists like Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Tiwa Savage, and Asake."

"Miss Shanel and Miss Jojo were trailblazers in the Rwandan music scene, paving the way for many of us who came after them."

"Our music industry has made great strides and is quickly rising to prominence. Looking back at where we started, the growth is undeniable, and I believe we have some of the most talented artists in East Africa."

"Some female artistes have experienced sexual harassment, although it hasn't happened to me personally. However, I am aware that it still happens to others."

"I strive to positively impact the next generation, not just young girls, but all youth. I hope my music and journey inspire young girls to pursue their dreams and to know their worth, despite any challenges they may face."

"The kids and I love you more than words or even life itself can explain."

"I choose to ignore online gossip and negativity. If I let myself get caught up in other people's opinions, I won't be able to achieve my goals and aspirations as an artist."

"Could it be education or contraception. Girls and boys we'll always be fine."

"No memories of all we had can go away, They keep hunting me, They keep hurting me, I can’t avoid."

"Clement is incredibly talented. He is remarkably gifted. Truly exceptional—not just because we’re related. Twenty years is a great reflection of where music came from, where it is now, and the unnoticed talents behind it all."

"Do you ever think about me too? cause I think about you everyday, will u ever differ ma head onе day?"

"Because our body is our body, And the future we holding. We want for you to see that everybody can win."

"My music is often inspired by society, everyday life, and my loved ones. My creative process varies - sometimes I visit the studio, listen to a beat from a producer, and compose the melodies and lyrics on the spot.Other times, I write songs and come up with melodies away from the studio, then consult a producer to record it. It really depends on the song and my mood."

"Don't wait until it's too late to tell people that you love them, because when they leave, no matter how much you shout and cry, they won't be able to hear you at all.(Ntugategereze kugeza ucyererewe kubwira abantu urwo ubakunda ubitayeho, Kuko iyo bagiye nubwo wasakuza bingana gute ukarira badashobora kukumva na gato.)"

"As a musician who had just risen musically, I felt tested by God and would feel so down and betrayed by people who were supposed to support me, but I became stronger. I knew all this would eventually end,"

"“I had always wanted a baby girl and that is what God gave me. I can’t explain the joy that I had upon realizing that I was going to have a girl. It was a dream come true"