I’m back to music fully —Ruky Olotu

Why did you take a break from music?

There was so much going on with my life, so I wanted to define what I wanted to do and be sure. When I took a break, I was also trying to get a job on the side. While waiting for that, I just had to come back to what I love to do: music.

 

What is the title of your latest single?

The song’s title is ‘Voodoo Love’. It was released about a month ago, and so far, people like it. It’s playing on radio stations, and it’s uploaded on YouTube. It has a few thousand views on Spotify as well. The streams are coming up gradually. Interesting enough, it is doing quite well.

 

What kind of music do you play?  

I want to define my music as Neo-Soul Afro-Pop. It is more of an eclectic sound that is still in touch with my grassroots, representing Africa in my sound.

The music industry is saturated right now due to many people releasing different types of singles and albums. How do you intend to penetrate and make waves in the music industry?

A lot of it is hard work, especially when you are an upcoming artiste. I would say I have to find a way that defines me that is different from Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade. I want it to be a new type of sound. I try to do things that are different too. That is why I took some time; I had to experiment with different sounds; I had to try not to sound like other artistes even if I took inspiration.

 

What are your aims and aspirations?

I aspire to penetrate the homes and the hearts of music lovers around Africa and the world and to connect with them. They listen to my music and find solace, find comfort, happiness and some relief from my sound.

 

 Where do you hope to see Ruky in the next three years?

Wow! I hope and pray to see my songs played around the world. I’m performing on several stages and getting invites to perform in various countries. I see my music going very far and people loving/streaming it. That’s what I see.

 

After Project Fame, have you performed at any event?

Yes. I have performed at a few. The most prominent I could remember is Felabration. There’s also this thing we used to do in Lagos – Artiste Night.

 

Do you intend to participate in any reality show anytime soon?

No. I don’t think so because it is not aligned with my brand. Except if other circumstances come into play, and it works with my brand, I might change my mind. But so far, no.

 

 What are your plans for the year?

We would start with the promotion of the video for this song, ‘Voodoo Love.’ From there, we would try to key into some opportunities that come in. The most crucial part will be us promoting this music video and making other people aware. Then, we will be able to get more invites to perform in places that we would be happy to go.

 

Any collaborations with any prominent artists?

Definitely. I’m planning to work with the like of Burna Boy and Tems. I also don’t mind working with Tiwa Savage.

 

 How do you see the Nigerian music scene? Are we doing well?

Very well. Compared to South Africa’s that is still doing nice, there is still something more original that we have been able to carve out for ourselves. It is inspiring and encouraging. I am proud of our culture and how we have taken Nigerian music to the world. It wasn’t like this before. After that, we just grew and grew and right now, we are going beyond our imagination. It’s nice.

What are your hobbies?

Painting, even if it is an abstract expression. I love creating a get together where you will bring creative people together, and then you meet new people, and you do something out of it. I like to create an artistic environment where people come together and do something nice. I love creating gatherings; exhibitions.

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