EXCERPTS:
#1. NaijaRock™:Tell us a brief history of
you and your genre of music?
Answer: I’m Zainab Sule, and I do Soft
Rock.
#2. NaijaRock™:Why the genre of music in a
country that Afro-pop and dancehall is so profound
Answer: I grew up surrounded with music
like Led Zepellin, Brian Adams, Don Williams and the likes. It was just a
matter of time before I headed in that direction.
#3. NaijaRock™: How long have you been in
this, (music?)
Answer: I’ve been playing music
Professionally for 3 years now, but started way back in the university around
11 years ago, learning to play guitar and doing ‘special numbers’ in
Fellowships.
#4. NaijaRock™: Who are your musical and
non-musical influences?
Answer: Musical influences? I’d say someone
I just discovered, Orianthi.
#5. NaijaRock™: What are your dreams and
goals?
#6. NaijaRock™: Who writes your songs, or
do you write them yourself? What are they mostly about?
Answer: I write all songs myself. I used to
write a lot of poetry back then, so I found it kinda easy to write my own
songs. I write mostly about life, love, and God.
#7. NaijaRock™: How many gigs have you had
so far and in which locations?
Answer: Gigs? Lol. Not sure I could count
them even if I wanted to; though I do tend to tour a lot. Within and outside
Nigeria.
#8. NaijaRock™: Describe your show,
visually and musically?
Answer: Hmm. Visually, I’d say you picture
a serene night, lights dim, a violin (sometimes) playing slowly in the
background and then there’s me, with my guitar. Sometimes there’s another guitarist,
but mostly me. Musically, I do original songs, and sometimes musical covers,
but rarely.
#9. NaijaRock™: What's your outlook on the
record industry today?
Answer: O boy, I no know o. Absolutely no
idea!
#10. NaijaRock™: There's this semblance in
vocals with Avril Lavigne, have people been saying that to you? Like“oh she
sounds like Avril"
Answer: Lol. I’ve had someone walk up to me
after a gig, early this year swearing that I sound like Tracy Chapman. The
funny thing is that I just take it in stride. I’m not even an avid Avril fan.
#11. NaijaRock™: What inspires you to do
what you do?
Answer: The fact that this is what I was
born to do. Sing.
#12. NaijaRock™: Your new single "I'll
make you dance" is quite a great piece, tell us about it. What’s the theme
of the song and what inspired it.
Answer: Thanks. Actually it’s the same
thing that inspires all my songs: Life. I think we are tired of everything,
especially here in Nigeria. People need something to make them smile and dance.
To make them forget. That’s the whole reason for the song… I’ll Make You Dance.
#13. NaijaRock™: Are there other Rock Artist or bands in
Nigeria you have personal relationship with or know?
Answer: Yea, quite a few. I should say more
than a few.
#14. NaijaRock™: What are the biggest
obstacles for rock artists in Nigeria?
Answer: Obstacles? Personally I believe
there are no obstacles for any artiste. We just need to step up our game and
let the world notice. If we are good enough, they are bound to notice.
#15. NaijaRock™: What challenges have you
faced so far?
Answer: Nothing really. I believe that the
slow and the steady will win the race… no matter how far the finish line is. :D
#16. NaijaRock™: Was there a time you were
overwhelmed by the challenges that you wanted to quit?
Answer: No… I don’t think so. Challenges
came, certainly – but quitting was never an option. Instead it made me
stronger.
#17. NaijaRock™:What should your fans expect
from you next?
Answer: More singles, actually. I’m not in
a hurry to do a 3rd album just yet. And we are shooting a video for
I’ll Make You Dance next. So more of Zainab, God willing. Lol.They can also
follow me on twitter with the handle, @zainabSULE or by visiting www.zainabsule.com.
There’s always new stuff there. J
#18. NaijaRock™:What advice would you give
to fellow upcoming bands and rock artist that would want to go into same genre?
Answer: Be financially independent. You
need money to take your dreams as far as you want. That way you succeed on your
own terms. And never quit. Don’t be in a hurry. There’s always a way.
NaijaRock™:In all sincerity and from the depth of our
hearts, we appreciate every second you took to answer the above questions and
wish your every success there is. We hope to build on this relationship and
achieve greater things together in the near future.
\m/ ROCK ON!!
NaijaRock™
Thanks also. You guys are doing a great job
for rock music. God bless!
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