The artist formerly known as Sistasoul has constantly evolved and reinvents. The innovative musician loves tech and small-scale farming. She has also become a cultural producer, inspired by her time in Brazil as Band leader of Aweto Band, which became an important fixture in Salvador’s music scene and Nightlife.
Ahead of her performance at Agogo Fest on the 27th, she made time for our 5 Questions.
AANF
What do the themes of Nature and Culture mean to you?
Okwei
If Culture is our way of life and nature is our natural state then we must pay attention to them, abi? Culture is our truth, just like nature. If we embrace them, then we are preserving our lives, That’s what I try to do.
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If you could change one thing in the world right now, what would it be? Why?
Okwei
Injustice. That’s the most painful thing I can think of right now that I need gone. If there is justice there would be much less pain in the world.
AANF
Your dream collaborations?
Okwei
This is the hardest question asked. Can we resurrect Marvin Gaye?
Amadou and Mariam are a dream. Them and so many incredible musicians I enjoy almost everyday.
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How can we change the world?
Okwei
By changing us, I think, Like the Michael Jackson song, “We are the woorldddd”
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What should festival attendees expect from you at Agogo Festival on Friday the 27th September?
Okwei
Enjoyment.
