KACHI
My name is Onyedikachi Nathan Ude. Everyone calls me Kachi. Others, ‘Kachkeys’.
I was born in Takoma Park Maryland in 1995, moved to Nigeria from 1999 to 2001, schooled in PG county up to 2004, and finished my middle & high school education in Columbia, Maryland.
I am an 18 year old freshman, currently pursuing my Bachelors in Biology (its gunna change) at Howard University. Music is my passion. Piano is my tool.
2. When did you start using this gift? Was it natural or you had training? When did you start using it to glorify God?
It’s pretty funny actually…My parents forced me to take piano lessons when I was 8. I hated that thing forreal. I think my brother was better than me at the moment lol. After that, I didn’t touch a keyboard until I was 11. Through some misfortunate events, people at my church noticed I could play, and they put me on. That’s where it all began. I was inspired…Started picking up things here and there from the musicians and began playing by ear pretty easily. I started to glorify God with this gift, when I gave my life to Him…Lol simple as that. He gave me the talent; I might as well use it for Him, and get better at it.
3. Anything you desire to use your gift for in the future?
Well, im trynna be great! I mean who doesn’t? I desire to use my gifts in the gospel industry…move up the food chain and play for the gospel/CCM greats of today. Lol Musicians know they’re getting somewhere when they on 104.1.
4. Is there any fellow artist you look up to?
I have a whole list…especially local artists/musicians. One cat I really inspire to play like is Joshua Davies. You may be familiar with his work with Brandon Camphor and Oneway. Been meeting up with him lately and gaining some knowledge from his end. Another one is William McMillan from Baltimore, and Robert Glasper.
5. Any past or future projects?
Everyone reading this, if you’re a musician, lyricists, singer, or have any God-given gift to check out the Call Forward Movement (www.callingusforward.com) it’s a movement that will change the DMV area and the nation. Our vision is to gather forerunners of a worship movement that includes true worship to God, through sincere obedience to Jesus, and total surrender to our calling. It is pretty dope. I am blessed to be apart.
