Ochehimself

Tell us a little about where you are from.

I’m from Nigeria and I’m simply working on my music and focusing on my personal life, my family and my love life as well.

What inspired Ochehimself to start playing and making music?

Well, I’m a music lover, I was taught it, loved watching music videos to concerts to reality TV shows to crib shows and all that. Loved dancing as well and loved to watch other artist do their thing. Seeing them do that and become successful is reason enough to be motivated to do mine, and I strongly believe the world will turn to me and accept me as well.

Who are Ochehimself’s biggest musical influences?

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Gunna, Jay Z, Kanye West, Olamide. My genre of music is quite simple… I’m mainly focused on Afrobeats, Hiphop and R&B.

 What are your goals in the music industry or as an artist?

To entertain the world by touring, maybe win a few awards and be recognised. Having a successful career is one and seeing myself successful is also.

Tell us about your creative process.

For me, making music is simple; I start with melodies, then rhythm, then the lyrics come last. It’s about telling a few stories in my life or the life experiences of others. Some I might have been a part of, and some I had the opportunity to witness.

What is your all-time favourite song by another artist and why?

Piece of me by Wizkid ft Ella Mai…. The song is a soothing vibe, and it’s one I can always go back to no matter the mood I find myself in.

What is the best advice you have either given or received in terms of music?

Keeping a steady head and always remembering that my musical success starts from me, so I always have to believe in myself and in my ideas, vision and have a good strategy.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Being able to start my musical career. Finally fitting into the space that I deserve and seeing myself do that is also one. Knowing that the world is also interested in listening to what you have to say or sing, and witnessing the appreciation of my genres.

What’s been your most embarrassing moment so far?

Not having all the required assets or equipment to build a professional career. The fact that I have a little means I have to be patient and move slowly.

Tell us about your lowest and highest points in music so far.

I’m guessing that should be fixed in my mood for now. I don’t think I have had any, so I’m hoping for the best. Positivity is all I can think of, and I hold on to that dearly.