Meet Nigeria-born UK Open Mic performer, Sufi d Gufi:

Hi Sufi d Gufi, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

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

Solo

How old are you?

23

Where were you born?

Nigeria

Where did you grow up?

Nigeria/South Africa

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

Seeing the things I’ve seen, felt and heard, I get this daily inspiration to write something.

Where are you based now, and why?

London.

What got you into making music in the first place?

My family’s into music so it’s been a thing.

What instrument/s do you play?

Rapping
Drums
Drums
Harmonica

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

Got to be Tupac, skepta, Jhus, jay z, 50 cent, Sade ADU, Fela kuti, bob marley Big L.
They’re great musicians in general but their sounds, flows and dedication is amazing.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

4

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

I think of a flow, freestyle abit, go through the topics I want to touch on and I start writing

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Well, do your thing and leave

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

I don’t have one

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

None

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 the right strategy and building a fanbase

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

That I cook pretty well

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

My Mixtape

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

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

No thanks!