Describe your vibe in three words…
Big dance energy.
Besides music, what brings you closer to people?
Food is always the great connector.
What’s the choice of cuisine?
In Kampala, Uganda, there’s really great Ethiopian and Sudanese food. I find wherever I go, people love Ethiopian food – their food bangs!
What’s the best way to party in South Africa?
Find a DJ that you love, follow them on Instagram and go to all their parties.
Is there a DJ you want to go b2b with?
I’ve been hanging out with a friend, DormantYouth, an amazing DJ from around here. Earlier in the week I saw them playing and I was like, “I would love to go b2b with you,” so maybe tonight we’ll have a surprise at the afterparty!
Talking with THE FACE in 2021, you said that to some people in the West, Africa is still an idea and a DJ set may be their only interaction with a real African. Do you think that’s changed since then?
It’s changed for the people who want to know [about African music], those who are interested, those who are curious. With TikTok and Instagram the world is [more] open if you’re interested and curious. But if you’re scared of anything that’s different from you, then you can just live in your bubble and never meet your neighbours.
Any upcoming projects?
I’ve been working on a compilation of older African music, and it’s finally coming out this summer after four years. It’s been a struggle to get all the masters and [to] get everything ready, but it’s finally happening. It’s a tribute to a lot of the older African music that I grew up hearing and that still inspires the vibe of what I play now.
