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 (foo-gee) 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.