Dwin, The Stoic on Writing Songs That Bring Film Stories to Life
Nigerian singer-songwriter Dwin, The Stoic discusses why his music fits naturally into film and television. His songs have appeared in productions including Skinny Girl in Transit, Far From Home, MADU and the Zikoko Life Series. He explains that tracks such as “Beside Me” and “Time Is Money” are built around vivid scenes, emotional tension and characters. “Beside Me” captures the regret after a lovers’ quarrel, while “Time Is Money” uses playful Igbo-inflected courtship to tell a different kind of love story. Dwin says film can give a song fresh meaning, just as music can deepen a scene. Drawing on his background in fiction, he aims to write songs that help listeners feel experiences beyond their own and become part of the soundtrack to their lives. He also reflects on storytelling as a way to build empathy, saying that seeing other people’s lives and struggles on screen can make unfamiliar experiences feel personal.
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