068 - Amy Meets Sofiya Nzau

10 Days in Dance In this episode of the 10 Days in Dance podcast, host Amy Farina interviews Kenyan artist Sofiya Nzau, who shares her inspiring journey from singing in church to becoming an international sensation. Sofiya discusses the importance of embracing her native Kikuyu language in her music, the impact of TikTok on her success, and the challenges of balancing her family life with her burgeoning career. She reflects on her historic performance at Tomorrowland and her collaborations with other artists, while also highlighting the vibrant dance music scene in Kenya. As she looks forward to new releases and projects in the coming year, Sofiya emphasizes the importance of authenticity and connection in her music.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sophia Nzau02:33 Sophia's Musical Journey from Kenya05:23 The Impact of TikTok on Music Success08:00 Embracing Native Language in Music10:48 Balancing Family and Music Career13:22 Performing at Tomorrowland16:16 Collaborations and New Releases16:47 The Meaning Behind Houttuynia19:51 The Vibrant Music Scene in Kenya22:30 Looking Ahead to Future ProjectsEDM House Network article - https://edmhousenetwork.com/from-church-choirs-to-global-charts-a-sofiya-nzau-interview/Connect with Sofiya NzauInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sofiyanzau/?hl=enYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqCW6WUqLL9sos2ayvhWiKQTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sofiyanzau?lang=en