Tolou is a Norwegian-Nigerian artist known for her unique blend of Afrobeats and Scandinavian pop, creating what she terms ‘Arctic Afropop’. After a pivotal encounter with legendary record producer Wyclef Jean, Tolou honed her distinctive ‘Arctic Afropop’ sound, a unique blend of Afrobeats and Scandinavian pop. This early interaction with Jean during a remote collaboration in the Covid lockdown period challenged Tolou to independently write, produce beats, record, and mix her own music, fostering her self-reliance as an artist. Prior to this, Tolou directed the youth choir at the Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø, building foundational experience.
This appearance marks a pivotal step in her live performance career, bringing her unique sound to a wider audience and solidifying her position as an artist to watch.