The Therapist is an Afro-fusion artist whose daring sonic explorations push the boundaries of African contemporary music.
The fast-rising, multi-talented singer announced himself on the global Afrobeats stage in 2020 with the release of his smash hit single "nack," which showcased his genre-bending abilities.
Born Jacob Evangelista, The Therapist became enamored with music as a teenager through exposure to a wide range of genres, which he combines with his African heritage and unique experiences to create a distinctive blend of music.
The Therapist's music combines signature delivery and picturesque lyricism for an innovative and timeless sound that sets him apart as AN exceptional artist.
Since kicking off his career, The Therapist has soared to hitmaker status, with his single "Nack" accumulating over 12 million streams across all platforms. His unique music and captivating brand have earned him a huge following, with over 3.2 million followers across his TikTok (34.7 Million likes) and Instagram pages.
The Therapist
In the fast-changing global music landscape, The Therapist emerges as an imaginative artist who brilliantly fuses African and global contemporary elements to create music that captures the pulse of young listeners globally.As his name suggests, The Therapist is on a mission to create music that offers listeners a gratifying mental and sensual experience.
With his career just beginning, he has already achieved a number of career milestones, including being the 1st artist from Sierra Leone to gain 1million views on YouTube, achieved with his debut single Nack (currently over 5M+), he also is the first artist from SL to be invited to perform at Afro Nation which is the biggest Afrobeats festival in the world, taking place July 2025,
He currently has 20million+ streams across DSPs a number that’s sure to grow exponentially. His upcoming project includes some of the biggest producers on the scene including Magicsticks (Asake), Rage (Ayra Starr) Ozedikus (Omah Lay) & Tyler ICU (Mnike).
His star is on the rise with the talent and innovation to define the future of Afrofusion.
