Every creative journey is shaped by challenges, growth, and resilience. For emerging artists, these experiences often define both their craft and their character. WizApo, an up-and-coming creative, reflects honestly on his path, offering insight into the obstacles he faces, his creative process, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward. Reflecting on the realities of his journey, he shares, “With challenges in life being inevitable, I wouldn’t lie about not facing challenges. From finding it hard to find the best environment, which would inspire creativity, being ignored on stages, and finding it hard to find the right audience, I still go through these challenges, and I have come to learn how to deal with them. I believe it’s never going to be easy, especially with being an upcoming artist. So working harder and being consistent is the mentality that I carry, and it has become something of a habit to me.”
Describing his creative process and daily routine, WizApo states, “A typical day for me when creating a new project is fun and focused. In as much as I try to stay focused and try to improve with whatever I’m working on, I make sure that I have fun as well. Being in a positive spirit helps with my creativity, so it’s always fun around me. This is how a typical day looks when I’m working.”
Looking ahead and offering advice shaped by his experiences, WizApo shares, “I would advise myself as an up-and-coming artist and others to also look out for me to stay positive, stick to my style, never undermine my audience, and be consistent.” WizApo’s journey highlights the realities of growth within the creative space—navigating challenges, maintaining a positive mindset, and remaining consistent while staying true to his artistic identity. His reflections offer both honesty and encouragement to others pursuing their own creative paths. WizApo would advise himself, as an up-and-coming artist, and others who look up to him to stay positive, stick to his style, never undermine his audience, and remain consistent.