No artiste can grow or succeed without challenges —Nappy

Who is Nappy?

Jimoh Olayinka is a fun-loving and eccentric person who loves music, video games, fast cars and whatever makes every day living interesting.

Tell us about growing up, education, childhood dreams and family?

I grew up in a family of four as the last child, schooled in Lagos where I had my primary and secondary education, then got admitted into Boston City Campus and Business College in South Africa. However, I dropped out, in my sophomore year, to do music. My dreams are and have always been to make music that people appreciate and can relate to, become a superstar soon and be a voice for the youths.

When did you start your music career?

Music have been constant all through my life, it started from singing along to songs while growing up, to writing mine. I started making music professionally when I was 15. I write and make my own songs, I believe music is a form of self-expression and I’m glad to be able to express myself through music.

What kind of music do you do?

I consider myself an urban artiste and wouldn’t want to be boxed into a genre, so I’ll say Afrobeat, Trap, Rap, Alte and basically all kinds of music. As long as it’s good music. I like vibing songs and I always want to pass a message and I believe that’s what music is really all about. I believe any music without a relatable story to it won’t last. So, I obviously want to make good music which is relatable to.

What makes your music exceptional and what sets you apart from other acts?

For this question, there are a couple things that set me apart from other acts. I’ll say my sound, lyrics, content and I try to do me at all times and not jump on the bandwagon of what is hot at the moment. Doing this is very key to me and I apply it always.

Who influences your music?

My music is influenced by a wide range of artistes from different eras such as Bob Marley, 2Pac, Drake and Wizkid. My musical flexibility makes my genre extremely unique and creates a sound that will completely change the music industry. People have been doing it for a long time and have managed to stay strong so I look up to them and I’m encouraged to keep making music.

Tell us about your latest project?

Talking about my new single, ‘She didn’t know’ sings a satire on females who underestimate men based on social status. I think it’s a song everyone should listen to and smile about. They should be able to relate to it because every one of us probably have had one or more of those encounters before.  The song is just a normal guy’s experience with girls.

What are your set goals?

Right now, I’m not really into awards and all but if I do get them, it would be nice. However, I just want my songs out there and that people appreciate it then we can get to that.

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What are your ongoing projects?

I am still in the studio creating music, I have a couple more tracks to drop before the release of my E.P titled ‘I’m not you’. It’s an amazing body of work with one or two popular names in the industry, so people better watch out because it’s going to be fire!

What is your view about the state of the Nigerian music industry?

I think it’s a big platform for the youths now, it getting bigger every minute, people listen to Nigerian music from every part of the world, that says a lot about how monumental the Nigerian music industry is.

What have been your challenges so far?

The challenges have been there, getting people to accept a different type of sound; it takes a lot of work, but I have the right structures, team and personnel to enable an artiste progress. I feel one grows when he/she overcomes challenges.

What label are you singed to?

Naptown records, it is a family label and my new song was written and produced by myself with the influence of record label members, Elzanzi and Cheekychizzy.