In this rare documentary, Agboola Shadare bares his mind on his upbringing in moslem northern Nigerian city of Kano in Nigeria, through hardships and triumphs, faith and blessing, weakness for strength, mourning for gladness.
Many people identify me with the guitar today, but I started with drums. My late dad, noticing I would beat anything from tin to plastic, bought me a drum - sensing there was an unusual interest in me for music.
It was my first journey to South Africa in 2011 and what a country it is! South Africa may not be the West, but among African countries, it is the West. After spending two weeks in SA, I can say it is an emerging nation.
I tell you, I find the greatest moment of peace in my music. Sometimes, life may not be what it should be. We all go through stuff. However, the joy of the Lord is the source of strength. When I don't know what to do, I pick my guitar and praise the Most High. I then find peace.
