socialmediaman: I think people confuse being an introvert with being anti-social or shy or lacking social skills. They are different. Introverts are people who need more time to themselves to get back into play, it doesn't mean they lack great social skills
Tomi Thomas, this name may not sound familiar to you but he is one of the newest Nigerian artiste that has been dishing out good music and has been internationally recognized with the likes of Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido etc
Below is his interview with urban mag.
Nigerian artist Tomi Thomas’ incredible music has made its way from Nigeria all across the globe including the UK, Canada, and the United States. The emerging worldwide music sensation shared his thoughts on his growing success, the background of his new single, and what fans can expect from him in the future.
The new video is beautiful. Tell us what was the inspiration for your new single “Again”? Greetings, sending energy. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate the love. “Again” is a high-energy, easy summer-ready song about love and rekindling aspects of love that one thought they lost.
What can your fans expect from your forthcoming project, Hopeless Romantic? Sending love to my fans worldwide, I’d like to say this is gonna be a great body of work that would stand the test of time and introduce a new perspective of sound coming out of the motherland. It’s me expressing fully my perceptions about love and what I’ve learned from my experiences.
How does it feel to have joined a long list of African artists to have their music recognized on a global level? I feel super blessed, and I’m thankful to God for the opportunity to work in the music business at this level and to have my sound spread across the universe and impact lives is all I ever dreamed of, and I am truly blessed.
Describe the moment your single “Ready or Not” reached number one on the Soundcity Nigeria’s Top 10 Chart. Wow, that was an amazing day. I was in Dubai, and I had just finished a class at Murdoch University and went into the car with my manager Jenna. I got about 40 missed calls from Nigeria, and we got to the destination and met up with GMK, the producer of the song, and I called home. Everyone was saying it’s number 1 on the charts, tears of joy all around for the team, a beautiful moment, and testimony that good music will always prevail.
Music of African origin or Afrobeat has rapidly become very popular, how do you maintain an approach that is all your own? Sounds from the motherland are taking over the world, and that’s just that we have the rhythms of the heart and the body reacts to the rhythms in the form of dance. It’s a whole phenomenon on its own, and a blessing to the world.
As a native of Nigeria, can you describe the reception of Black American music overseas? We digest music because it’s been a part of the scene and culture since the days of real hip hop and rap culture. It’s ingrained in the population and energized us, particularly the last three decades.
What advice do you have aspiring afrobeat artists looking to break in western markets like the UK and here in America? Always be true to yourself and try to have the heart to make the right decisions. Trust your team and advisors but always come to an informed conclusion. Lastly, always spread love and joy. We all need a little spark from time to time
I know what you are talking may be true but many Africans are naturally light skinned because of how diverse Africans are it has nothing to do with European ancestry some Africans can be as pale as Europeans while some look like East Asians but with no genetic ties whatsoever. I know some red skinned Nigerians where I live would you say they have red Indian ancestry?
Kimjongun: I recently gained interest in Snapchat, I added several people and use it when I am bored.
I realized Snapchat is actually a place to pickup girls, well that's not why I am there, I have my babe.
Yesterday I saw this very fine young girl, she was dancing cheerfully on her snap, no lies I actually like her smile, but since I have engaged my babe I have decided to stay away from other girls, even if I hadn't the girl looks too young for my liking, she looks like someone in her 19 or early 20. I am 27 and girls of that age range don't really look appealing to me, some times when I see them I just imagine my youngest sister or my babe youngest sister, so the thought of getting down with them irritates me.
I decided to chat this girl up, I asked her how she is doing, but since I know a lot of girls on Snapchat are there for hookup, I told her I am want to hookup with her, to my surprise this girl agreed for just 7k!!! I felt really bad, I didn't want to judge her, I just felt if she can allow us become friends I can talk to her. I told her I am not interested in having sex with her but I will like to know her maybe we can be friends, she's just like my sister and her smile is very very charming.
Then she stopped replying to my messages, after some time, when I quit Snapchat and went to do other things I found out she has blocked me.
Growing up people that I didn't know has helped me before too, when hope is lost, just because they like me, I feel I should do same to others too. Although I am not rich, but saving a soul like hers should not be too difficult for me.
I feel really bad for her, she is still very young and very pretty there are still things she can do with her life. This morning I am starting to feel bad about my approach, I could have made her come to my house and talk to her maybe she can listen to me. I really wish she knows the way she's trending doesn't pay at the end.
Op me too I'm in my early 20s If she doesn't need help, me I need it very well o.
CheedyJ: I’m sure if he was a Nigerian guy with such weird fetish, you for don nak am better blocking & insult his generation unborn but since he’s European ,it’s cool
I block more European and Asian men than Nigerian and black men on social media, honestly it may be surprising but Nigerian men are way more decent.
CheedyJ: I’m sure if he was a Nigerian guy with such weird fetish, you for don nak am better blocking & insult his generation unborn but since he’s European ,it’s cool
I block more European and Asian men that Nigerian and black men on social media, honestly it may be surprising but Nigerian men are way more decent.