“Music gave me opportunity to work with my idols” – Singer Ugoccie

• In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, Ugoccie stated that music has helped her meet her idols and work with them.
• She also spoke on her latest single, ‘Ifemnacho’, stating that it draws inspiration from the theme of love.

Nigerian singer, Favor Anosike, also known as Ugoccie, has shared her experiences in the music industry, highlighting the opportunities that music has brought her way.

In a recent interview with saturday Beats, she discussed how music has enabled her to collaborate with her musical idols “One thing music has done for me is basically making me meet my idols and having the opportunity to work with them”, she stated

When asked about the highlights of her 2024, Ugoccie mentioned several notable moments, including collaborating with an Ogene group and Grammy-nominated artiste, Yemi Alade, as well as releasing her second EP.

“I have had many highlights, such as doing a song with an Ogene group and also doing a song with Grammy-nominated artiste, Yemi Alade. Dropping my second EP this year was also a highlight”, she said.

She also reflected on the challenges she faced in her career, including seeking funding for her first EP, which ultimately did not materialize.

She said: “I sought funding for my first EP, but it did not materialize. Nevertheless, that did not deter me from releasing the project, which features one of my most popular songs, Man on Fire.”

Ugoccie revealed that her latest single, “Ifemnacho,” draws inspiration from the theme of love.

She explained that the song was inspired by a TikTok live session and the feelings that come with love. She also noted that people relate to the concept of love, making it easy for them to create content around it.

“My new song Ifemnacho was inspired by love and the feelings that come with it. Someone called me that name during my TikTok live session, and then it came to mind. So, I started writing it. I also think people like the idea of love because it’s a reality they can relate to, which makes it easy for them to create videos or online content,” she added.