Nneka

I was a very conscientious student.

— Nneka

I tend to explain my songs.

— Nneka

My heart's desire is to be recognised in Nigeria.

— Nneka

The way people see Africa is mostly dark.

— Nneka

Take advantage of educating yourself.

— Nneka

I always like earthy, authentic sounds.

— Nneka

My father is a very strict man.

— Nneka

Living in Germany Africanised me.

— Nneka

I must be true to myself within my music or I would be a liar.

— Nneka

Everything that the West is today is predominantly because of Africa.

— Nneka

I don't want to be a big star. I just want to get my message across.

— Nneka

I have my own way to stay focused. I work out every day. I exercise. I swim. I meditate. I breathe.

— Nneka

I hope that what I am today is of positive benefit to other people.

— Nneka

I think it's important to learn instruments, whenever one has a little space. Be eager to learn and love your instrument.

— Nneka

The cultural differences between Germany and Nigeria were extreme. The way they dress, the way they carry themselves, their religion. For two…

— Nneka

In Nigeria, if you say you're a singer, people say, 'So what? Everyone sings.' In Germany, my voice stood out more.

— Nneka

I have stopped waiting on our leaders. We have been forced to fear the system. But unless we change our ways and…

— Nneka

I am 100% there when I'm doing what I'm doing when I'm onstage and recording. I don't ever want to look back…

— Nneka

If you're able to grow up in Nigeria and go through certain things, you're able to tackle anything around the world because…

— Nneka

At times I have a beat first and then I write. Sometimes I have a melody in my head and I pick…

— Nneka

Listening to the type of music I grew up with, like King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and experiencing different things and conditions…

— Nneka

I think I have become a very strong person. If you’re able to grow up in Nigeria and go through certain things,…

— Nneka

My music is very versatile, very mixed.

— Nneka