1.What city are you currently in and what do you love most about this city?
I am presently in the city of Lagos. I love it because it is familiar, I grew up on its streets and my friends, business and loved ones are all here. It is also the entertainment hub for Nigeria, kinda like New York or LA.
2.Your favourite hangout spot in your home town is?
There are several. My home and my studio to mention a few.
3.A song that perfectly describes your country right now?
Black. It is track 5 off my latest album – Wilmer.
4.What is on your music playlist currently?
My new album – Wilmer definitely, Jealous by Fire boy, Skeleton by Master KG, Tetema by Rayvanny ft Diamond Platnumz.
5.What are you reading?
Nothing at the moment.
6.What would you say is the biggest artistic impact Africa has had on the world?
Afrobeat becoming/going mainstream.
7.What is that one African dish you wish the entire world knew about?
Nigerian Jollof rice… lol.
8.What does your name mean?
Pato – shortened from Patrick. Ranking – As the meaning implies to be highly ranked, chosen. Hence, Patoranking.
9.If you had one super power what would it be and why?
It would be the ability to read/edit mindsets. I will love to instil that Love is all we need and it starts with you.
10.If you weren’t a famous musician what would you be?
A footballer.