How would you describe the South African music scene in comparison to the Nigerian music scene?
That’s a tricky one, but I’m just going, to be honest. When it comes to creativity and how people are dedicated to their craft, Nigerians would always have it. When Nigerians do this music thing, they do it with everything they have. For South Africans, it’s very different because the system is already arranged, so you can easily take off. South African artists do make really good music, though. As a South African artist, you can easily top your chart compared to being in Nigeria, where you’d have to hustle your way through. That’s a major difference, but generally, everything is the same. They make really good music, especially now that their sound, Amapiano, has gone global. They have other sounds, like their signature house beats and all of that.
What have been those highs and lows that have shaped you today as a person and an artist?
Most of the time, I avoid that emotional angle because I’m an emotional person (chuckles). The highs and lows are always going to be there. In 2018 which was when I started, it was on a very high note. As a human, you sway off and get distracted, probably not focusing on the right things. For me, that was the only bad part where I lost concentration, and then I had to rebuild. Right now I am still in the rebuilding phase and trying to keep it extra consistent this time. I am trying to achieve certain things this time, and it’s cool that I can take it a bit further. I was actually self-criticising myself when I said that I swayed off a little bit, but I have had very supportive friends throughout it. For me, it’s very important to have that because these are the only people that can keep you in check.
How much has your life changed since your emergence into the scene, and how does it feel to be looking back from where you are now?
A lot has changed in a positive way. Just like the previous question, there have been ups and downs but comparing myself to where I was two years ago, a lot has changed. I am really happy at this very moment because I’m releasing music again and I’m in my most joyful state of mind. It is one thing that I’m really grateful for, and I’m just going to use that momentum to build up from here. All thanks to God
What is next for Dboi? Any projects on the way or music videos?
As we speak now, there are already plans ongoing for the music video. So yes, there’s a music video coming out for this particular song. There’s also a single and other projects in line already. So, definitely more to come; watch out.
