We’ve to create more of our sounds, movements – May7ven, musician

Once a familiar face on Nigeria’s music scene, May Odegbami, popularly known as May7ven, has spent the past decade largely out of the spotlight, focusing on behind-the-scenes work and raising her family.
In this interview with Sunday Sun, the singer, dancer and self-styled “Queen of Afrobeats” reflects on her pioneering years in the industry, the challenges of being an independent female artiste, her role in promoting Afrobeats globally, and her plans to return to music.
Enjoy!
Your stage name, May7ven, is sort of unique. How did come about it?
I was born on May 7, and I have always made a big deal about my birthday. When I decided to become a professional artiste and was prepar...