TIMELESS with Teddy Abrokwa

KEMI SULOLA — Songwriter & Artist | Faith, Music & The Power of the Pen

Teddy Abrokwa Episode 16

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Sometimes the most powerful stories come from resilience.


In this episode of TIMELESS with Teddy, East London singer Kemi Sulola joins the conversation to share the journey behind her music, her faith and the experiences that have shaped her voice as an artist.

With Nigerian heritage and a sound often reminiscent of the golden era of 1990s R&B, Kemi reflects on her early steps into the music industry and the influences that helped define her soulful style.

The conversation also explores a deeply personal chapter of her life, as she opens up about stepping away from music for a period to face and overcome a rare health condition. Through faith, determination and a renewed perspective on life, she returned to her craft with a stronger sense of purpose.

Now back in the studio and continuing her musical journey, Kemi discusses the inspiration behind her latest single Raindrops, while reflecting on creativity, spirituality and life growing up in the London borough of Newham.

A conversation about music, faith, resilience and the courage to keep moving forward.

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