Meet Nigeria-born UK Open Mic performer Kemi Amos:

Hi Kemi Amos, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Group

What’s the name of the group?

Kemi Amos

How old are you?

40

Where were you born?

Nigeria

Where did you grow up?

London

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

It comes through in my lyrics and my Melodies.

Where are you based now, and why?

I’m based in London because I live here.

What got you into making music in the first place?

I was born with it.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Guitar
Guitar
Music Producer
Beat Making

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Lauryin Hill, Foo fighters, Billie Holiday, Ella Fetzgerald, Mozart, 1950s musicals, Judy Garland, Pudle of Mudd, Queen of stone age.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

35

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Guitar and keyboard.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

3

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

Because I love performing.

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

Getting my music to be heard by a wider and the right audience.

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

I’m obsessed with musicals.

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

My new Afrosoul-rock single ”Ayekan”

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqV4EmixImiJsnbgFcf2Lw

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqV4EmixImiJsnbgFcf2Lw

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

www.instagram.com/kemiiamos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/kemiiamos/
www.tiktok.com/@kemiiamos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.tiktok.com/@kemiiamos
www.facebook.com/kemiamos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/kemiamos/

www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqV4EmixImiJsnbgFcf2Lw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqV4EmixImiJsnbgFcf2Lw
soundcloud.com/kemiamos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soundcloud.com/kemiamos

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!