5 QUESTIONS
EFÉ WHO ARE YOU?
I’m EFÉ (aka Anita Ikharo). I'm
an artist from Dublin, Ireland. Born in Nigeria but then moved to Ireland when I was 1. I play guitar (4 months of training) . I'm still a beginner but I'm getting there and promise once concerts are a thing I’ll be able to put down 'guitarist' on my CV. I loveeeee making music and loveeeeeeee making music videos to accompany a really good song. I also enjoy making dumb, funny videos - that’s often for my own enjoyment. WHAT DO YOU DO? I’m currently an artist, a college student and a parttime worker. A lil too much goin' on but slowly getting by. Come back to me maybe in like a year or two and maybe I can say I’m a full time artist. I hope that’s my answer next time :’)
Words by Anita Ikharo / EFÉ
WHY DO YOU DO IT? Well first of all I just love making music and videos. Being able to express myself and ideas through these art forms has been great and soooo fulfilling. I hope that I can inspire others, especially those that look like me because I honestly think there isn't enough people that look like me, especially within the type of genre/music I'd make. What’s crazy to me is I’ve received messages from black girls just sayin' like my presence within this ‘industry’ is needed and wanted and actually inspiring so I do feel I’m doing something right. It honestly just fuels my drive to be that person for them (I hope that makes sense). WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW? I just recently dropped my EP "What Should We Do This Summer?" So the lil buzz around that has been really nice. Hearing what people 27
have to say and how the EP resonated with them feels amazing to hear and makes me want to cry and continue CREATING and just get way better at my craft. Also college and that damn part time job. WHAT'S THE HOT TOPIC? I guess the hot topic in music right now is the uncertainty of when live shows will kick back up again. I’m only really starting out with this music thaaang so it’s a bit of an advantage for me because I can just practice and get better at performing (and also perfect my beginner guitar skills!!) What I know for sure is that myself and many others miss concerts, and just crowds and singing with strangers, and also the joys of being on stage, performing. The EP "What Should We Do This Summer?" is out now.
