SOE NOIRE (musically known as kaybug thug) is a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, writer, and independent musician based in Massachusetts. Inspired by early 2000s media and music, Noire’s work aims to capture and celebrate nostalgia, coming of age, and spirituality from a Black perspective.

“The present themes in my work are a mixture of romance, grief, Afro-Futurism, and coming into your own personhood. Creating Black artwork has been an absolute necessity for my own healing and spiritual journey. Art and music is a form of therapy for me, and also a form of escapism during hard times. I hope my work encourages people in my community to appreciate the beauty in our culture and practices.”