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Episode Synopsis
What happens when a Nigerian violinist refuses to follow the rules? Meet Demola the Violinist, a genre-defying musician who’s rewriting the rules of classical music with pure sonic instinct.
In this episode, Demola sits down with Imamu Tomlinson, MD to talk about his early musical influences, why he walked away from a PhD program, and the moment he realized no one was going to believe in his dream—except him. They unpack how culture shapes ambition, the pressure to conform, and how Demola turned doubt into drive.
This is how Demola the Violinist broke cultural norms and redefined what a modern violinist can be.
Visit www.imamutomlinson.com to learn more!
In this episode, Demola sits down with Imamu Tomlinson, MD to talk about his early musical influences, why he walked away from a PhD program, and the moment he realized no one was going to believe in his dream—except him. They unpack how culture shapes ambition, the pressure to conform, and how Demola turned doubt into drive.
This is how Demola the Violinist broke cultural norms and redefined what a modern violinist can be.
Visit www.imamutomlinson.com to learn more!
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