TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

I go by the name SooFire, I’m the first Ghanaian Female DJ in Los Angeles, California, Designer, & Music Publisher

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CRAFT?

My father was a DJ & my mother is also a designer/seamstress. It was part of my surroundings & naturally became an interest of mine.

DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR, IF SO WHO?

I do not have a mentor.

DO YOU SPECIALIZE OR DIVERSIFY IN YOUR FIELD?

I studied Music Business after my undergraduate degree at Musicians Institute. I believe in mastering & studying whatever field your are interested in. You must know the past, & present so that you can make and improve the future.

MENTION YOUR TOP THREE FAVORITE KINDA EVENTS?

Concerts, Festivals, & Pool Parties

HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR SOCIETY AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY?

Lack of opportunity & support for women in music.

DO YOU FEEL THERE’S A GOOD SUPPORT ATMOSPHERE BETWEEN DJS?

Absolutely not, women are still passed upon.

WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING A DJ?

Changing the mood of a crowd, & touching their hearts through music.

WHAT’S THE MOST ANNOYING THING YOU COME ACROSS IN YOUR FIELD?

Lack of opportunity for women not only in mainstream but in the African Music industry as well

ONE THING YOU HOPE TO IMPROVE ON IN YOUR INDUSTRY?

The inclusivity of African women in the music industry.