In this episode, we're getting the hands dirty.

In Part 2 of 4, I explore the importance of the ears in the sound design process and how listening shapes perception.

I think great sound design is more than knowing the tools—it’s about how you think. In this episode, I'm thinking through the mindset needed to become a great sound designer, and what separates professionals from hobbyists.

This is Part 1 of a four-part series.

Welcome to my Echo Chamber.

One day, someone hit a stick against a rock and liked the sound it made. They kept hitting it, found a rhythm, and without knowing it, music was born. Not from rules, not from categories, but from instinct... They used what they had, to express themselves in a way that felt right.

What is the Nigerian sound? Is there really one way to tell African stories through music? In this first episode of Echo Chamber, I explore the idea of sound authenticity, the balance between African and Western influences, and why we should let storytelling, and not rigid rules, guide our choices. I also break down real world examples from projects I’ve worked on and challenge some common myths about sound in film.

Welcome to my echo chamber.