Culture That Made Me: Tolu Makay on Beyoncé, gospel singing, and Dolores O'Riordan 

In advance of her appearance at West Cork Literary Festival, the Nigerian-Irish singer selects some of her cultural touchstones 
Culture That Made Me: Tolu Makay on Beyoncé, gospel singing, and Dolores O'Riordan 

Tolu Makay hosts an episode of the Tolü & Feli Show from Bantry House. Picture: Donal Murphy

Singer Tolü Makay, 24, was born in Nigeria. She moved to Ireland aged five, being raised in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Her rendition of the Saw Doctors’ N17 – which she recorded with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra as part of the broadcaster’s New Year’s Eve schedule during the winter – became a viral hit.  An episode of the Tolü & Feli Show - recorded at Bantry House - will stream as part of the West Cork Literary Festival from July 10. See: westcorkliteraryfestival.ie 

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