It’s a journey of self-discovery, self-love. Learning about who we are through experiences of love.

Most definitely. I’ve opened myself up more than ever. Sharing my most personal fears, facing myself in order to become my real self.

Papa Wemba has been a pioneer in Congolese music and his impact is all over the younger generation. He was the first to crossover and mix genres like hip hop and rumba. Music is not too far from his legacy.

Afro-electronic influence is everywhere. The main reason why I got to travel so much is because my collective Moonshine - we’ve been focussing on afro and electronic sound from different areas. My music is definitely inspired by sounds of those travels with Moonshine.

I’d say yes in a sense yes. I really took the time to sit and reflect and correct. I also wanted to do something that would age well and for that, I need to take all the time possible to be locked in.

It is definitely a by-product of crafting enjoyable multilingual music. But I’d say it’s also a way for me to remain connected to my roots and share this beautiful culture I am from.

Absolutely! The thing I love about collaborating is that you invite people into your world by getting a little taste of theirs. All done respectfully, there’s nothing to worry about.

I’ve learnt everything from the choir. The way I lay my voice on a song comes from my experience within the choir. That’s why it was important for me to invite them in this album. It meant the world to me.

I’m not shy on stage. That’s what I’d say.

To me there is no limit. I’m also curious to try something new or to reinvent something. I’m willing to get out of my comfort zone anytime.

Moonshine is a lunar based afro electronic party. It happens every Saturday after the full moon in non-traditional venues (warehouses, studio spaces, lofts, etc). Moonshine is 8 years now in the making. Moonshine's whole concept is to bring people together by the way of dance and music. We call it enjaillement in french [of the Cote d’Ivorie] and enjoyment en english. We have brought that motto to many cities now: Paris, Kinshasa, Brooklyn, LA, Santiago, Brussels, and soon London [in June]. We started this journey because we just wanted to offer space for likeminded people and mostly a space where we could be free from all the stereotypes.

Sagacité is my motto. I try to channel that energy everywhere I go and incorporate it in my life. By the way, it’s also the first track of the album -   title L.E.S means Liberté Egalité Sagacité for Liberty, equality, sagacity.