A popular Nigerian rapper, Sodiq Yusuf aka CDQ has opened up about one of the misconceptions people have about him.
Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, he said, “One major misconception is that because I rap in my local dialect, Yoruba, it means I am illiterate. Rapping in my local dialect doesn’t make me illiterate. Using my mother tongue in my music is a deliberate artistic choice. It’s a way of preserving culture and pushing boundaries. People often forget that language is power, and when you can express yourself authentically in your native language, that’s strength not weakness. I’m proud of my heritage, and I want the world to see that depth can come in any language”.
On what has kept him going as a rapper who has spent over a decade in the music industry, he said, “Honestly, it’s been God’s grace all the way. What has really kept me going is my unshakeable belief in my talent and purpose. The fans, the culture, the dream I carry, they all fuel me.I never let temporary setbacks define me. Persistence, resilience, and grace have been my anchor”.
On why he chose the name Sadiku as the title of his new EP, CDQ said, “Sadiku is deeply personal to me. It’s actually the original Yoruba root of my name, Sodiq, and it translates to originality. That word captures the essence of who I am and what I stand for as an artiste. This EP isn’t just a music project, it’s a reflection of my roots, my journey, my truth. I chose Sadiku as the title to remind myself and everyone else that there’s power in being authentic”.
