A local musician has taken his passion for the Afro-beats genre to an international level.

Babatunde Adewole, known as SCUD, has combined his Nigerian musical roots with reggae, fuji and other influences to create his own music that is gaining recognition locally and nationally, as well.

Here, SCUD explains the process of his music-making.

SCUD recently performed at New Skool Rules in Rotterdam, learning more about the music industry and making industry connections.

Around the same time, he learned of his nomination for a Western Canada Music Award in the Afro-beats Artist of the Year category.

Hear more about his musical journey and upcoming plans on Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.