Award-winning UK-based Ghanaian gospel singer/songwriter, Sonnie Badu has not too long ago revealed that he is inspired by Nigerian music giants, Burna Boy and Davido.
According to the ‘Baba’ hitmaker, he
draws inspiration from the versatility and success of these two Afrobeat stars,
adding that he learns from them in order to make great impacts in the gospel
fraternity as they are doing.
Speaking as a guest on UtV’s United
Showbiz hosted by Mzgee last weekend, the gospel sensation shared how he finds
inspiration in the musical journeys and experiences of these two artists. He
further expressed admiration for the ‘Alone’ and ‘Available’ hitmakers’ unique
musical style and the global impact of their Afrofusion sound.
“I am inspired by Davido and Burna
Boy, I have seen the kind of music they do , so I like to learn what they are
doing so I can do it in the gospel space. I can’t say I don’t listen to secular
music, that would be a lie , I do hear it and I enjoy it. I do listen to
secular music to see what I can do better,” he said.
Soonie Badu further opined that there is nothing wrong in listening to
songs that are not gospel songs. He revealed that he sometimes listens to a few
other genres aside from gospel music inorder to learn and pick something from
it and apply it in his space. He also emphasized the importance of drawing
inspiration from various genres and artists, even outside the gospel music
realm.
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