Sierra Leonean singer Boii has shared a heartfelt reflection on the artists who shaped her musical journey, speaking with Truth Media in an exclusive interview after releasing her new EP, Money or Honey. The project, produced under Cribs International, features a rich blend of African influences and collaborations with international artists.
Fresh off the excitement of releasing her first EP, Boii spoke candidly about the musicians who have really fueled her passion since childhood. With an easy smile, she explained that her artistry didn’t emerge in isolation but was built on years of listening, learning, and admiring those who came before her.
“People like Drizilik — I have been following him since I was growing up… and Tiwa Savage is one of my biggest inspirations,” she said, describing the two artists as guiding lights throughout her evolution as a performer.
This is evident in her admiration for Drizilik, one of Sierra Leone’s most influential contemporary voices. She spoke about watching his rise with pride, noting that his creativity and consistency urged her to take her own craft seriously. Then again, she drew inspiration from Tiwa Savage, whose success on the global scene and commanding presence showed her the potential of crossing borders through music.
Her new EP entitled Money or Honey was also discussed in the interview, an eight-track project recorded across Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Morocco. The body of work features collaborations with celebrated names like Boy Pee, Ramoni, and the renowned Masterkraft, who produced most of the songs. Boii explained that the EP carries fragments of her life, emotions, and aspirations, making it the most personal project she has ever released.
The discussion given by Truth Media let the fans have a glimpse of the intentionality behind her sound: a mix of African rhythm, soft vocals, and honest storytelling. True to her character, she expressed her gratitude to the producers, DJs, and bloggers who continue to support her music journey.
As Boii steps into this new phase of her career with Money or Honey, her words drive home the point that every rising artiste soars on the shoulders of their forebears. For her, those shoulders belong to Drizilik and Tiwa Savage-two artists whose influence can quietly be felt in the confidence and creativity she now brings into the African music scene. The EP Money or Honey is currently streaming on all major platforms, with its emotional depth and refreshing sound being lauded by fans.
Boii, born Boimanya Martha Fahnbulleh Koroma, is a rising music star from Freetown, Sierra Leone. She was born on April 6, 2005, and developed a love for music between the ages of 4 and 6 in the vibrant city of Freetown. Her parents have been supportive of her passion for music and encouraged her to pursue it as a secondary career. Boii began her journey by singing in school talent shows and later participated in the Salone Kids Got Talent competitions, where she honed her skills as a singer and performer.
As she progressed, Boii decided to take her music career to the next level by writing and recording her own songs. She joined Kabaka Multimedia Entertainment and collaborated with MIC on a song titled “I’m Not Enough.”
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Her first single, “Credit Alert,” was released under Cribs International, the label she is signed to, and it received significant attention in Sierra Leone and across the African music scene. Boii’s music style is a fusion of Afrobeat and R&B, featuring lyrics that explore themes such as real life, love, and African pride. She has a remarkable ability to blend different musical genres and mimic various voices and sounds.
Boii is notable for being the first female artist to achieve over 20 million total streams across all streaming platforms, as well as the first female artist to reach 1 million views on YouTube in her generation. Additionally, she is the first female artist to accumulate 7 million plays on Audiomack. Her latest single, “Love Na Scam,” is currently making waves and gaining many streams. Keep an eye on this fast-rising Sierra Leonean star!
