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  • Henshaw’s top ten

    Henshaw’s top ten

    Samm Henshaw is a British-Nigerian performing artiste and composer. The entertainer, who is the son of pastor, shares his favourite things with Olaitan Ganiu.

    Favourite wrist watch

    I don’t really wear any. Not a watch guy.

    Favourite car

    I love classic cars, so Mercedes w 123, That I really want. Really love that car.

    Favourite designer

    Ellie Misner. She’s amazing. Yeah, she does great stuff.

    Favourite perfume

    Mont Blanc

    Favourite travel destination

    Japan, fave place I’ve been to date.

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    Favourite song

    At the moment, Everybody needs love by Marvin Gaye

    Favourite book

    I’m currently reading a Rick Rubin book.

    Favourite accessories

    I’m always wearing this bracelet and I’m always wearing my pinky ring. I found this in a store in LA on Melrose and I always go back to that shop because they always have these really special gems in there.

    Favourite actor/artiste

    Jeremy Alan White from the Bear

    Simon Rex from Red Rocket

    Nicole Kidman from Big Little Lies

    Favourite food

    Jollof Rice, chicken and plantain – classic!

  • I recorded Jumoke in honour of my late friend, says Samm Henshaw

    I recorded Jumoke in honour of my late friend, says Samm Henshaw

    Samm Henshaw, a British-Nigerian vocalist and composer, has revealed how he created a tribute song entitled, ‘Jumoke’ to honour his departed friend.

     “I actually just made it because I was with my friends in the studio in 2019 before his passing,” he began. “We were celebrating a little win. Then, we started randomly making music and ended up being ‘Jumoke’. Steven always said to me that I should make Afrobeats. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2022 and I wasn’t able to play it for him. So yeah, we ended up putting it out in his honour.”

     Continuing, the 29-year-old soulful singer said, “So this is one way I believe I could honour him and be a blessing towards his children. With Jumoke, I just wanted to create a love song for a wedding while honouring my friend.”

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     Henshaw, a London native nurtured by parents of Nigerian descent, expressed his pride in being a Nigerian. “Might sound cliché but I truly admire all Nigerian musicians, I just love seeing Nigerians win. Makes me proud,” he said.

    The vocalist is already tantalizing his fans with the announcement of an upcoming album next year, as he vowed to unveil several musical ventures and embark on a tour.

    Henshaw said he’s open to collaborating with many Afrobeats artistes including Little Simz – she’s bomb and also Obongjayar, I think he’s wicked and the cherry on top is that we are both Calabar so that hits home even more for me.