Fledgling Nigerian music artiste Chukwuka John Okafo, who is fondly referred to as Dr Soul, has been speaking on why he want to do a collabo song with top music acts Wizkid and Davido.
A native of Imo State, Dr Soul attended secondary school in Nigeria. Bessed with one of the most alluing voices that would cajole one’s hearing. Describing his topenof music as “meaningful healing music,” and his 2023 song, ‘Hard Love’, in which he featured Niyode, ratifies the saying that, “the proof of the pudding is in the eating.” The track is a sweet jam targeted at those in relationships as the food of love.
A model and actor, Dr Soul, who is also in acting and modeling eats, sleeps and breathes music, which explains why it is so easy for him to identify and appreciate great singers, both in Nigeria and beyond. In a recent interview, he listed artistes he would like to collaborate with in the immediate and nearest future.
“Ah there are a lot of them! Tiwa Savage, Sam smith, Giveon , The Weekend, Jhene Aiko , Bruno Mars, Lil Nas X, Beyonce, Giveon, Chris Brown, David Guetta, Rema, Davido, Wizkid, AyraStar, Johnny Drille just to mention a few,” Dr Soul sai
“Good mood is central to quality productivity, and it is also key to creating good music. It alerts the senses to help connect the emotions as an avant-garde. Dr Soul might be a little weird about where he gets most inspiration from to compose fine songs, but music itself is life and comes across as something that is supernatural.
“My creative process varies as it depends on the mood I am in. I really could create music anywhere I find myself, but for whatever reason, I am more inspired when i’m on the plane,” he stated.
About his upbringing and journey so far as a musician, the handsome artiste disclosed that he grew in the fringes of the church, for which he is grateful to his parents because it provided the right environment to further inspire his career. He lso revealed that he has shared same stage with the likes of Bella Shmurda, Peter-Psquare and veteran comedian, Basketmouth.
“Growing up was a bit tough as my dad was a disciplinarian and wasn’t in full support of my musical aspirations, but I somehow navigated and snuck out a couple of times to go to the studio. I grew up in church which i am grateful for, taught me all the musical innuendos I know today.
“I have opened for a lot of Artist for their shows/concerts ranging from Bella Shmurda to Peter-Psquare, 2-face, Chike, Spyro but i would say my Fav would be at the Peter-Psqure show and least Fav would be when i performed at BasketMouth show in Atlanta”, he stated.
On his plans for year 2024, Chukwuka Okafor noted: “I do have a show next year which will be my first headline show called Dr SOUL EP listening party.”
