In this episode, we sit down with TK the Artist—a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and drummer now living in Canada—to talk about everything from growing up in Nigeria to finding peace in a new country and creating music that comes from a place of truth.

TK opens up about his artistic journey, the struggle to stay authentic in a world full of pretense, and how he blends his African roots with the Western world to create a sound that’s all his own. We also dive into deeper topics like the effect of AI on music, the importance of building community, and why modern music sometimes feels like “a bunch of objective lies instead of subjective truths.”

Plus, TK treats us to a live performance of his original track “All Night.”

Timestamps:
00:43 – Getting to know TK
01:56 – Moving to Canada
03:41 – Growing up in Nigeria
06:56 – The importance of authenticity
10:50 – Gratitude and contentment
12:04 – Melding two worlds
13:03 – Finding peace in Canada
14:06 – Creating a happy vibe
15:44 – The impact of AI on music and humanity
18:00 – Support real content and artists
20:20 – TK's music-making process
22:33 – Truth in music
25:41 – The artist’s lifestyle
29:14 – Avoiding burnout and injuries (Messi & Ronaldo style)
33:10 – The silent toll of isolation
34:40 – On being an introvert
35:36 – Building community through connection
36:50 – COVID’s impact on society
38:38 – Live performance: “All Night”
42:20 – Why we need to get out more
43:36 – TK’s upcoming shows
46:46 – Support TK & local live music
47:33 – Final thoughts

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and rediscover the power of real music from a real artist.