By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Nigerian-born, UK-based artist ColdHell is preparing to release his highly anticipated album Far From Home in the coming months, and the project is already generating strong anticipation for its unflinching honesty and emotional depth.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the work, ColdHell explains that the album is deeply autobiographical. “Far From Home came straight from my real life,” he says. “Moving abroad from Nigeria changed me deeply. I was suddenly far from family, culture, and everything familiar, while trying to balance school, football, and music at the same time. On top of that, losing my dad really shook me emotionally.”
The loss of his father, combined with the challenges of relocation and the pressures of pursuing multiple ambitions, pushed him toward greater reflection and sensitivity. Sonically, the album fuses classic Afrobeat rhythms with soulful melodies, raw storytelling, gospel-inspired moments, and stripped-back vulnerability; a deliberate blend that reflects his African roots and his new life in the UK.
Standout tracks include emotionally exposed pieces such as “My Pain” and “Everything Is Not Okay,” where his voice is laid bare, alongside uplifting Afrobeat cuts like “Dance” and “That Girl.” Gospel elements shine through on songs like “Prayer” and “Appreciation,” grounding the project in his spiritual beliefs.
ColdHell is clear about the message he wants listeners to carry: “In a world where everyone only shows highlights, this album reminds you that it’s okay to struggle, to feel lost, to be sensitive, and still keep going. The message is simple: never give up on yourself.”
He describes Far From Home as a project for “the quiet fighters; the ones who pray silently and keep pushing even when life feels heavy.”
Since his last release, ColdHell’s personal brand has evolved significantly. Once more guarded, he now embraces vulnerability as his strongest asset. “Authenticity is everything for me,” he states. “Whether online or in real life, I try to show the real ColdHell. The pain, the faith, the ambition. People don’t just connect with sound. They connect with truth.”
Looking ahead, he views the album as the foundation of a larger vision: becoming a global Afro-influenced voice for people who rise from struggle and dream big. Long-term plans include international expansion, genre experimentation, and giving back through youth initiatives focused on football and music.
For ColdHell, Far From Home is more than music it’s proof that pain can be turned into purpose, and that survival itself can become a powerful sound