{"id":63995,"date":"2020-10-29T18:14:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T16:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/?p=63995"},"modified":"2022-03-22T11:46:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T10:46:03","slug":"niniola-colours-and-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/niniola-colours-and-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"A Queen\u2019s journey, Niniola unveils Colours and Sounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Marketing and promotion of <em>Colours and Sounds<\/em> has been put on the back burner as the singer lends her voice to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/end-sars\/\">#EndSARS<\/a> movement, a protest against police brutality in Nigeria. For <a href=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/tag\/niniola\/\">Niniola<\/a>, the safety of her fellow citizens is just as much of a worthy cause. \u201cI\u2019m human first and also Nigerian and everything happening has affected me too,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born Niniola Apata, the Queen of Afro House grew up an introvert, seeking solace in her parents\u2019 record collection.&nbsp;However, that didn\u2019t last long, and by the time she was in high school she was running a lunchtime show mimicking her favorite singers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Niniola\u2019s engrossment in music took a professional turn after auditions with renowned talent shows like Idols West Africa, X-Factor and Project Fame where she eventually emerged as the third runner up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not one to rest on her laurels, Niniola leveraged her sparse appearances to the fullest in order to pursue a long-term career in music. While singles like &#8220;Ibadi&#8221;, &#8220;Soke&#8221;, &#8220;Shabba&#8221;<em> <\/em>introduced Niniola locally, pan-African collaborations like &#8220;Mbilo Mbilo&#8221; with East Africa\u2019s Eddy Kenzo put her on the continental map, winning <em>Best Collaboration<\/em> at the All Africa Music Award (AFRIMA) in 2016. &#8220;Maradona&#8221;<em> <\/em>became the tipping point for Niniola\u2019s global domination, spending thirteen weeks on South Africa\u2019s Metro FM chart; six weeks at #1, with cosigns from Beyonce, Drake, Timbaland, DJ Snake, etc. Niniola became the first Nigerian female artist to amass over a million monthly listeners on Spotify. She was nominated for <em>Best African Artist<\/em> at South African Music Awards in 2017 and <em>Viewers Choice Best New International Act<\/em> at BET Awards in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"NINIOLA - MARADONA (OFFICIAL VIDEO)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nCbjK4259RM?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>NINIOLA &#8211; MARADONA (OFFICIAL VIDEO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2017, Niniola became one of the few Nigerian artists to headline her own concert, Human Radio, where she thrilled hundreds of attendees with uninterrupted live music. The concert, which would\u2019ve been in its third edition if not for COVID, \u201chas helped solidify me as a performing and recording artist. It helped to make people understand Niniola better,\u201d she explains. Beyond music, Niniola is particular about furthering her father\u2019s legacy of awarding scholarships and catering for school children through her foundation, <em>Adopt a Child\u2019s Education<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three years since her debut album, <em>This is Me<\/em>, Niniola follows up with <em>Colours and Sounds<\/em>, where she incorporates influences from South Africa\u2019s hypnotic Amapiano sound to Jamaican dancehall and vintage afrobeats. The album embodies Niniola\u2019s artistic maturity and inclination to explore genres, sounds, and collaborations.<em> Colours and Sounds<\/em> features Kenya\u2019s Sauti Sol, British-Ivorian Afro B, Timbaland, South Africa\u2019s Busiswa and Nigeria\u2019s Nonso Amadi, with production inputs from Nonso Amadi, Sarz, Kel P, Timbaland, Shuffle Muzik and Grammy-nominated Teflon Zincfence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We sat down with Niniola to ask her about her new album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s been quite a year, from COVID-19 to the #EndSARS movement; in that you just dropped your sophomore album, how has it affected your work ethic?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, I\u2019m human first and also Nigerian. Everything happening has affected me too. Since my album dropped, the reception has been overwhelming which makes the time, resources, energy invested worthy but I\u2019ve had to pause promotions for a while and lend my voice as it\u2019s for the greater good. Many have lost their lives due to police brutality and it\u2019s just about time we stood our ground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where did the love for music start from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll date it back to childhood. I sought solace in my parents\u2019 records as I wasn\u2019t so outgoing. I listened to different music genres ranging from Country, Nigerian, African, Soul music, etc. I\u2019d mimic the voices I hear, unknown to me, it was a way to train my voice. In high school, I had my own lunchtime request show where I sang to my friends. They\u2019d ask me to sing new music to them, and if at the time of the request, I haven\u2019t scored the song, I\u2019ll promise to work on it. Their constant affirmation that I was talented ignited my desire to press further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who were your musical influences during your formative years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, the list is endless because it spans across genres; from Dolly Parton to Angelique Kidjo, Sunny Ade, The Cranberries, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Anita Baker, etc. All I did was learn about each of the different genres; the vocal delivery involved, their similarities and differences really helped me find my sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You attempted quite a number of reality shows, kindly recount what that journey was like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From high school, people telling me that I was super talented helped in boosting my confidence and that\u2019s what I carry till date. I attempted some singing competition right after but didn\u2019t make it to the top five. Then came Idols West Africa&nbsp;2007, where Timi Dakolo emerged the winner. Only one out of the three judges was impressed by my rendition at the Lagos audition. According to them, it was obvious that I was passionate about music but I didn\u2019t quite have it. Those words broke but didn\u2019t deter me from trying again. I immediately got on a plane to Abuja for the same audition and after scaling some levels, I met with the same judges at the Lagos audition who recognized me and refused me the chance to perform again. There was so much back and forth that they called the security on me [laughs] but I was insistent on proving myself, even if I don\u2019t make the academy, my performance should air on TV at least. I honestly wanted to ensure travelling to Abuja was worthwhile in whatever way. The only thing that salvaged the situation was me asking that they show me where it was stated on their website that one shouldn\u2019t audition twice. I was later allowed to audition though agreeing to perform last. I performed &#8220;Its All Coming Back to Me&#8221; by Celine Dion, got two YES\u2019s but was dropped in the next stage. Afterwards, I thought music might not be for me and moved on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How then did MTN Project Fame come into play?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I joined a live band upon someone\u2019s advice. Prior to that, I was a ballad singer, so I learnt first hand how to entertain an audience and also dance. I later started my own live band but got frustrated and stopped. Years later, my brother advised me to try the X-Factor audition. I was skeptical at first but later tried. I received a standing ovation after my first performance but got dropped at a later stage. MTN Project Fame came the following month and I\u2019d promised to quit&nbsp;music if it doesn\u2019t work. From my first performance, I was dumbfounded at the judges saying I\u2019m what they were looking for, nobody ever told me that at previous auditions. I went through different levels, came third runner-up and received a prize money of N2 million which I channelled squarely into my music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Despite multiple NOs, you seemed particular about reality shows as your only way to break out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah, it was because I didn\u2019t know a single soul in the music industry. I believed a platform like Project Fame would be a good head start. The TV time, the coaching from experts and all that. I was sure I could start something if I made it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"1368\" src=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-1010x1368.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-1010x1368.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-759x1028.jpg 759w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-2048x2773.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-1440x1950.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-661x895.jpg 661w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-465x630.jpg 465w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie-375x508.jpg 375w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/535c1ab0-img_3868-niniola-photographed-by-edesiri-ukiri-copie.jpg 2401w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1010px) 759px,100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Niniola &#8211; Photographed by Edesiri Ukiri<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With music being a high-risk, capital-intensive business, did you second guess investing in it after Project Fame?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not at all. I\u2019m one who doesn\u2019t second guess. Here\u2019s my philosophy; go for it and if it doesn\u2019t work, try something else instead of living in regret. I\u2019m never shy or scared to take risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How did your relationship with Sarz come about? He\u2019s been a frequent collaborator from <em>Ibadi <\/em>to today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon receiving my prize money from Project Fame. Though I didn\u2019t know anyone in the music industry, I wanted to mark my presence so bad. I took to Google, searched \u201cTop Nigerian music producers\u201d and Sarz consistently showed up in those lists. I was impressed upon listening to some of his work. I beeped him via the contact number on his Twitter bio and discussed with his manager who also manages me now. I agreed to work with Michael primarily because when I tried negotiating the fee for Sarz, he wouldn\u2019t budge. My first meeting with Sarz was funny as he asked for my demo or anything I\u2019d recorded prior. I didn\u2019t have any and could only refer him to clips from my performances at Project Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How was navigating the tricky waters of the Nigerian music industry as a rookie, who was also self-sponsored?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I honestly didn\u2019t know how I was going to do all I wanted, and because I had limited funds, I had to prioritize. I cautioned myself against keeping up with the Joneses. I had to learn how to make wigs, hair, makeup, etc. because I couldn\u2019t afford stylists. The whole money went to the music\u2014production payment, printing CDs, promotions and all. I only bought things I could manage, I knew when the music works, other things will come in. Labels did approach me but I was concerned about my creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How did Afro-House come about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing I said to Sarz when we met was \u201cI need a hit song\u201d [laughs]. For dance music most times, you can\u2019t sing as much because you want people to move with the vibe. I told him I needed something that\u2019d enable me to sing and dance.&nbsp; When he gave the first beat, I loved and sang on it. The reception of <em>Ibadi <\/em>was encouraging, so I followed up with &#8220;Soke&#8221;<em> <\/em>and people started calling me \u201cQueen of Afro-House\u201d. He did his thing, I did mine and here we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the idea behind the title <em>Colours and Sounds<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cColours\u201d is reminiscent of the fact that my music is listened to by people of different colour, sexuality, values, etc. \u201cSounds\u201d embodies the different genres of music explored on the album, the collaborations with creatives from different parts of the world; of course, the Afro-centric infusion in my delivery, the language that I sang in, the African-inspired instruments, etc. I wanted to take different people from different parts of Africa and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which record means the most to you on the album<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addicted, I must say. On hearing the beat, the first emotion I felt was that of the love I had and still have for my late father. When I started vibing to the mic, I found myself singing about how my father was killed. I had to stop, and repurposed that emotion into something anyone and everyone could relate to. Addicted is a song for anyone that has loved someone or something dear&nbsp;&#8211; food, cloth, love, life, etc. contrary to popular notion that it\u2019s just about a love interest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What do you aim to evoke with this project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you listen to <em>Colours and Sound<\/em>, you can deduce maturity. I\u2019m more mature with the music, I\u2019m ready to explore, do more collaborations, different genres of music. You can see I explored Afro-house, R&amp;B, pure afrobeats on &#8220;Fagbo&#8221;, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"NINIOLA - LOOK LIKE ME (OFFICIAL VIDEO)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dmlh2x8wTBw?feature=oembed&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>NINIOLA &#8211; LOOK LIKE ME (OFFICIAL VIDEO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The visuals for <em>Look Like Me <\/em>are captivating. What is the piece about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The song is about being yourself, owning your identity no matter how unconventional you are and shining through. That\u2019s why I depicted different female characters that people assume to be different, crazy but stand out still. Missy Elliot, Lady Gaga, Harley Quinn, a Lagos Woman who doesn\u2019t give a hoot about her massive head gear, Catwoman, Wonder Woman, etc. When I posted pictures of me in that Missy costume, it got people talking; she then commented and followed me immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are there any interesting anecdotes about the album\u2019s creative process that you can share?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember working on one of the songs with Timbaland. I honestly wasn\u2019t feeling the song and I didn\u2019t know how to tell him, so he does not run away or something. I mean, how do you tell Timbaland that you\u2019re not feeling something [laughs]. I mustered all the courage needed and eventually told him. He then said he\u2019s been waiting on me to mention as he wasn\u2019t feeling it too. We laughed it over while he commended me for being firm about what I want and how I remind him of Missy Elliot. That meant the world to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How relevant has Human Radio been to your trajectory?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human Radio has helped solidify me as a performing and recording artist. It helped to make people understand Niniola better because in Nigeria, shows encourage more DJ performances than live bands, meaning I have to compromise most times. For my own show, I give people that live experience that has informed most of my songs, interact, dance and spend more time with people than I do at regular shows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your <em>Adopt a Child\u2019s Education<\/em> foundation is quite a noteworthy initiative. What inspired the decision to take on such responsibility?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My late father was a philanthropist, educationist, ex-soldier committed to people, community and believed in teaching people how to fish rather than just hand them fish. He believed so much in having a good education that he gave out so much scholarship. I wanted to step into his shoes and continue the work he was doing. I returned to where I grew up, visited five government-owned primary schools, and had their best students sit for an exam which I personally invigilated to avoid discrepancies. I awarded the top two a six-year scholarship through high school encompassing tuition, school books and uniforms. I hope to also support them through their tertiary education. I\u2019ve also been giving out learning materials to other school children, helping to renovate schools and during the pandemic when kids resorted to e-learning, I alongside a donor gave out some tablets. I believe that little drops of water make an ocean. If one person can help another and it goes on, that way we become better people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next for the Niniola brand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still <em>Colours and Sounds<\/em> as that\u2019s what I\u2019m on right now. Every song has helped in propelling the Niniola brand, all the songs prior to \u201cThis is Me\u201d till date. Of course there\u2019ll be more music, more growth, more maturity, more collaborations, engaging videos, dance, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <em>Colours and Sound<\/em>s, out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"now (s\u2019ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\" href=\"https:\/\/awal.ffm.to\/coloursandsounds\" target=\"_blank\">now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-759x759.jpeg 759w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-661x661.jpeg 661w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-465x465.jpeg 465w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-375x375.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-85x85.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2b4e0313-niniola-73x73.jpeg 73w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1010px) 759px,100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the release of her sophomore album Colours and Sounds, seven years since her reality show foray, one of Africa\u2019s leading artists aka the Queen of Afro-House, recounts her journey thus far.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":63999,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7835],"tags":[4111,26773],"location":[8172],"yst_prominent_words":[8403,24479,24491,26762,26757,26761,26754,8505,26760,26753,8414,26755,8621,8402,8435,26759,9006,26756,26758,8619],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63995"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63995"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63995\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63995"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/location?post=63995"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=63995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}