The Nigerian underground scene is powered by more than just artists. Behind many of the unforgettable nights and packed dancefloors are the DJs, pushing sounds and creating spaces for people to connect.
For this edition of Creator Spotlight, we caught up with Warhero, a DJ, producer, event curator, and creative director whose energetic sets and experimental approach have made him a familiar face within the community. He made his Greencamp debut at the 2025 Greencamp Festival, returned earlier this year for our Where To Be party, and is set to take the decks once again at Subsystem, our upcoming techno and nu-disco experience.
In this conversation, he speaks on growing up in Lagos, discovering DJing, the current state of rave culture, and his vision for the future of Nigerian electronic music.
Q: Let’s start with the basics. What’s your real name, and where were you born and raised?
My real name is Inioluwa. I was born and raised in Lagos.
Q: What was growing up like for you? Were there any sounds, cultures, or experiences that shaped your taste in music early on?
I grew up on the streets of Lagos, so I was exposed to different types of music early in life, from Fuji to Apala to pop and Afrobeats.
I also listened to a lot of 90s pop, disco, hip-hop and R&B because of my father. I grew up in the choir too, so I was exposed to gospel music as well.
Q: When did DJing first enter your life? Was it something you always wanted to do or something you stumbled into?
DJing started as a hobby and turned into something serious when I started getting gigs. I’ve always been passionate about making music and playing music, so it was quite natural.
Q: Are you self-taught, or did someone mentor you along the way?
Everything I know is self-taught, both producing and DJing.
Q: What made you choose DJing specifically over other creative paths?
I like playing music. I was making a lot of house beats and dance tracks and sending them to DJs, but they weren’t playing them, so I had to do it myself.
Q: Outside of DJing, what else do you do professionally or creatively?
I am also a producer, event curator, and creative director.
Q: For someone who has never experienced a Warhero set before, how would you describe your sound?
My sound is original, experimental, and energetic.
Q: What’s your process when preparing for a set?
I prepare sets specifically for the theme of the event or the audience.
I try to understand the vibe of the event and curate songs to fit it, according to my own taste of course.
Q: What do you think separates a good DJ from a great one?
Song selection.
Q: What’s one misconception people have about DJing?
That platform is enough.
Q: What would you consider the biggest stage you’ve played on so far?
Strange House.
Q: Is there a particular set you’ve played that still stays with you today? The one where the energy was peak?
Yeah. I loved my B2B set with Momentum at Strange Kwensikwensies. We played some original sounds, techno, and DnB. It was lit af.
Q: Earlier this year, you were on the set list for Greencamp’s Where To Be. How did that experience feel from your perspective?
It was a great experience. Greencamp gave me the chance to play what I wanted, and I like that.
Q: How do you view the current state of Nigeria’s underground rave and DJ culture?
It’s growing very fast. There are a lot of talents that need spaces to grow and express themselves.
We actually don’t have enough raves and safe spaces, so it’s good that more are popping up. That way DJs have places to play and people have places to dance.
Q: With raves and DJs emerging every week, how do you plan to carve out your own lane and identity within the scene?
To carve out your own identity is tricky. I just try to stay true to myself and don’t dilute the burti.
Q: What’s your perception of Greencamp and the role communities like it play in creative culture?
I love what Greencamp is doing, platforming emerging talent.
It’s not very easy trying to break out in the creative scene in Nigeria. We need any help and support we can get. Very few people are putting people on, and Greencamp keeps doing that.
You guys are doing good work. Keep it up.
Q: If you could shout out three DJs or collectives in the scene right now who deserve more flowers, who would they be?
NONEWFRIENDS Collective.
MNSTR.
Naomi Rave Head.
Q: For someone looking to start a DJ career today, what are the first things they should focus on?
Just keep practicing and play what you like.
Q: Is there a rave house, collective, festival, or stage you’d love to play on one day?
Sweat It Out.
Eko Electro.
Q: You’ll be performing at Greencamp’s upcoming techno and nu-disco themed event, Subsystem. What should people expect from your set this time around?
I’ll be playing some old-school groovy techno, so we’ll be going back to the roots of the genre while also exploring new sounds.
Q: What’s the long-term vision for Warhero?
I want to keep releasing music and expand the soundscape of Nigerian music.
A lot of new music is dropping soon.
