CheekyChizzy Abuja to Los Angeles Journey of Confucius Music

In this episode of The Witch’s Flight, Dr. Zama Dube sits down with Abuja-born, Los Angeles-based artist, producer, and sound engineer Cheekychizzy for a conversation that moves beyond the global success of Afrobeats to explore the philosophies that shape his creative practice.

Together, they trace his journey from Nigeria to Los Angeles, reflecting on the evolution of his career, the cultural responsibility of creating music across continents, and his concept of “Confucius music”—an artistic approach rooted in storytelling, emotional depth, and meaning. The conversation also explores the spiritual undercurrents woven throughout Cheekychizzy’s work, from the role of prayer, family, and faith in songs like No Worry to the symbolism embedded within his sonic choices.

Dr. Dube and Cheekychizzy discuss artistic brotherhood, his collaborations with artists including D’Banj and Burna Boy, the importance of humility in an industry often driven by competition, and the evolving global language of African music.

Anchored by his latest single, Wah Wah, this episode offers an intimate portrait of an artist whose work reminds us that rhythm can carry not only movement, but memory, philosophy, and hope.