‘Why I want to build bridges with music’
UK-based Afrobeat star, Dr Ebiakpo Apere (Dr AKP), has said he wants his music to reflect his Nigerian roots, while also connecting with people wherever they are, noting his goal
- By Damola Kola-Dare
UK-based Afrobeat star, Dr Ebiakpo Apere (Dr AKP), has said he wants his music to reflect his Nigerian roots, while also connecting with people wherever they are, noting his goal is to build bridges through music.
He said his artistic identity evolved following a major academic milestone as he earned a PhD in Forensic Microbiology from University of Lancashire in England.
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He adopted Dr AKP, combining his academic achievement with his artistic persona, reflecting an intersection of disciplines—science and music—that influence how he approaches creativity.
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For him, the title is not merely symbolic, it represents the idea that creativity and intellectual pursuit can co-exist.
With roots in Niger Delta, he belongs to a new generation whose work moves between Africa and diaspora. Though much of his creative activity takes place in UK, the cultural identity that informs his music is connected to Bayelsa State, where his family heritage lies.
He said his parents made him learn musical instruments, particularly the guitar, but he discovered his strongest creative impulse is songwriting.
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His collaborations with UK-based artists and co-production on Answer Me, by Tee Pop, featuring Dr. AKP and Ceasar, by DJ Quaan, featuring Kushie, have been released on Apple Music and Spotify reaching audiences in Europe, Africa, and beyond.
Through both performance and production, his music is not only shaping the Afrobeat scene in the UK but also serving as a cultural bridge between his Nigerian roots and international audiences.
His works highlight the evolving dialogue between Nigeria and the United Kingdom—demonstrating how music can connect communities across continents.
