Russia-based  Nigeria singer, Elochi talks about up-coming singles.

Russia based Nigerian artiste, Wisdom Udemba, better known as Elochi is an afro-fusion song writer and artiste. In this interview, he talks about his up-coming singles, album among other things.

Tell me about yourself.

Wisdom Udemba: I am Wisdom Elochukwu Udemba, popularly known as Elochi. I am from Imo State. I am an afro-fusion artiste with songs released. I hail from Imo State, but I was born in Enugu and raised in Aba where I lived for a long time. I am an Afro-fusion artiste based in Moscow, Russia.

What are the songs that you have released?

Wisdom Udemba: I have released two EP, Cold Vibes and Big Bro Talking with other singles, Korna, Nobody and Shayo, the latest that was released in July 2023.

What are you working on currently?

Wisdom Udemba: I have a lot I am currently working on, both albums and singles but only singles would possibly be released from now till further notice. The albums will be released when the time is right.

Where do you want to be in a few years to come?

Wisdom Udemba: In years to come, I just want to be alive and healthy with my music popping much heavier than it is today. I guess that would come with a lot, but I am ready for it.

Who are your role models?

Wisdom Udemba: The likes of Burnaboy, 2baba, M.I Abaga, Phyno, Naeto C and few others I can’t recall at the moment. They are people I see as my role models and I enjoy listening to their music now and then.

What inspires you in life?

Wisdom Udemba: Life is the source of my inspiration. As long as there is air in my lungs and I can breathe, I am inspired to do better in every aspect of my life as life only gets interesting the better you live.

How much effort do you put into your craft to come out as the best?

Wisdom Udemba: Okay, this is not to brag or anything, but I feel I have always been blessed in that aspect. The process of creating music has always been easy for me. I am inspired by everything I see or take in. Sometimes, it’s my own story that inspires my songs. Sometimes, it’s other people’s stories, my environment and other stuff. It just depends on the mood and vibe I am in at that moment. There are times that I create the beat before I know what song I would attach to, and sometimes the song has come first for me. I’d say that I have been indeed blessed in this process. 

What is the most stressful aspect of your music?

Wisdom Udemba: The financing. Lol.

Do you welcome criticism on your songs?

Wisdom Udemba: Of course, I welcome criticism. While I enjoy the freedom to do whatever I feel like musically, it doesn’t change the fact that I’m doing music for myself. So, listeners opinions are vital to my growth and betterment, so they are all welcome.

How do you think record label and artists management should be in Nigeria?

Wisdom Udemba: I think record labels should limit the boss-boy approach to it. It’s business at the end of the day and in business, respect should be mutual. Also, we artiste should endeavour to properly read and understand contracts before signing. I think these are the pivots of so many label-artiste problems.