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At just 20 years old, Nafeesisboujee is shaking up the indie-pop and hip-hop scenes with his raw honesty, genre-bending sound, and viral hits like “Stephanie.” In this exclusive interview, the Cape Town native opens up about his journey from making music in his bedroom to becoming one of the most talked-about new artists of 2025.
With roots in Cape Town and a multicultural background blending Bengali and Angolan heritage, Nafeesisboujee brings a unique perspective to his music. Now based in New York City, he's channeling his personal experiences into soulful, genre-defying tracks that speak to a new generation of listeners. Fresh off the release of his debut EP yours truly, nafees, he's proving that vulnerability and vision can go hand in hand—and that this is only the beginning.
We sat down with Nafeesisboujee to talk about the making of his debut EP, navigating fame at a young age, and how he's staying true to himself in an industry that moves fast. From musical influences to personal growth, nothing was off-limits in this honest and inspiring conversation.
