Maverick City singer Ryan Ofei seeks to inspire faith with latest EP

CD: You’ve been sharing the stage with many high-profile artists, including Kirk Franklin and Maverick City. What has this experience been like?

RO: Every time I’m like: “God, is this really happening?” Halfway through the performance with Kirk, I thought to myself: “Wow, the guy I would listen to in my car is now on stage with me.” It’s surreal.

CD: Do you get nervous before performing?

RO: Honestly, I have such confidence in God and also in the security of being with my band, that I have a feeling of ‘Whatever happens, happens - let’s go’. We have a track record of doing it, so it’s not as crazy as it would be if I were completely alone.

CD: How would you describe your new EP, Limitless Worship, which was released earlier this year?

RO: An opportunity to enter into the presence of God and pray, read the Word and worship, whether you’re in your car, workplace or getting ready in the morning. I want it to be something that facilitates an atmosphere for people to be free, really give God their best, and receive whatever He has for them.

CD: If you could collaborate with anyone, who would you choose?

RO: Jacob Collier is really, really cool; I’ve been listening to him a lot recently. I’m throwing in a second one — Stormzy! My third one would be Justin Bieber. Any of those! They’re incredible at what they do. I'm really inspired by them.

CD: Out of all your songs, which is your favourite and why?

RO: From a writing perspective, I wrote a song for my wife, Priscilla, called ‘WYMM’, (an acronym for ‘Will You Marry Me?’). I just sat down, and it flowed out. I think when something feels that natural, it’s a reminder that this is what I was always supposed to do. As for something I’m enjoying singing right now, I have a song called ‘Still Holy’ with Maverick City Music. It just feels right. I wake up and start singing it; it’s such an incredible song.

Ryan Ofei’s new EP, Limitless Worship, is out now on all platforms.