When you hear the name Yokinto, it gives off the impression of a Japanese samurai or monk. However, for the young Nigerian pop maverick, Yokinto is an Asian term for Love, a reality he continues to bask in and express.
In his latest music offering dubbed, Erotica Lady, Yokinto tows this same path, crafting a heartfelt narrative on romantic love. He catches up with Guardian to talk about this new adventure, as well as his blooming career.
Congrats on the new song. What inspired it?
Erotica Lady was inspired and written through life experiences with a little bit of fiction. It was when I found out that the reality of transanctional sex had overshadowed true love. It broke my heart and music is the only way I can express that pain.
When did you start singing?
I officially started music in my early teen stage.
Tell us your strengths as an artiste.
As an artist, My positivity over my beliefs has been one of my powerful instruments and it has aided my consistency.
What type of music do you prefer making?
My kind of sounds are very special, genuine,authentic and tactical. I do delusional kind of sounds that make me stand out. People, sometimes, say that I sound like Tekno, Omah lay, Wizkid, or even Bella Shmurda. My sounds are totally unique and easily understandable and lyrics are easily catchy.
Are you working on more music?
I am working on my extended playlist titled, Alien Hunter, at the moment. It should be released very soon.
How did you get the name Yokinto?
YOKINTO is a name given to me by a friend. I found out that it is an Asian term for love. I love love. And that’s the name I’d love to be called forever.
Any collaborations you aspire to achieve soon?
From my time of starting music, I have always had the dream to collaborate with Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy,Tekno and Tiwa Savage. Right now, I also want to work with Omah lay, Asake,Ckay, Black Sherif, Bella Shmurda, Young Jonn and even Justin Bieber.
What is your vision?
I see myself at the top,as one of the greatest musicians out of Africa, and I see my music/lyrics as a healer, speaking positivity into the heart of the broken ones and giving joy to people.
