Chukwuka John Okafo professionally known as Dr Soul is a United States-based Nigerian soul and Afropop musician.
Dr Soul was born in Imo State. Dr Soul attended his primary school from 1999 to 2005 at Ogba Primary School and Command Day Secondary School for his secondary education graduating in 2011. [1] He got admitted to Avalon University School of Medicine in Curacao Island but later transferred to a Caribbean Medical University where he graduated in 2020. [1] [2]
Dr Soul who's father was not in support of his musical aspirations began his musical career at age 14 by sneaking out of the house to record studios. [1] Dr Soul has appeared on American Idol rising to the top 40 of 15,000 auditions. [1] Dr Soul sings soul and Afropop. [1] [2] Dr Soul cites Tiwa Savage, Sam Smith, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, and Giveon as his inspirations. [1]
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