Her path was clear: she was going to be a doctor. It didn't go quite like that. She does heal people but through her music
By di Yomi Abiola | Published: 09/08/2011 - 07:00
You hear Inyang Bassey's soulfulness before she speaks yet alone sings. Born in Brooklyn to Nigerian father and a Jamaican mother Inyang Bassey has been making her presence felt on stages internationally.
It seemed to all be set in stone when Bassey started her studies at Columbia University. The path was clear -- she was going to be a medical doctor-- the dream of almost every Nigerian parent. What she didn't know was that she would be healing people with her music. The accidental musician was discovered by her roommate whilst singing ballads in the shower. Her roommate encouraged her to audition for a school production and the rest unfolded like a buttery fairytale.
Through word of mouth, Inyang was introduced to American musician Moby. After a series of meetings Inyang was invited to tour internationally. It was on international stages, the musician realised music was her truest calling. Bassey's journey continues as she works on her solo project in collaboration with Binky Griptite and continues touring with Moby this fall.