A media release shared, highlights that the single is more than just a song, explaining, “Take Me Home is a personal confession and cultural statement, intertwining themes of homecoming, nostalgia, and self-discovery.” The statement added that the single evokes lyrics and soul-stirring melodies that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt distant from the places or people that define their sense of home.
Since its release in December 2024, Take Me Home has steadily risen, earning a spot on the Apple Music Top 100 (Trinidad and Tobago) and presently sitting at #42. Muhammad Muwakil, co-founder and lead vocalist of Freetown Collective, believes in the transformative power of music, stating, “I think there is a certain part of the soul that has to get stirred when it hears music. We have to constantly have songs and art that remind us of how beautiful this place is. Yes, we need to be told about all the ills of society, but it is the artiste’s job to create some level of balance where there is none.”
This passion for storytelling and cultural preservation has also driven Muwakil to take on a new challenge—competing in the Young Kings’ Competition for the first time. As a finalist, Muwakil is determined to share Take Me Home with all who are willing to listen.“This is a beautiful and amazing twin-island republic and sometimes the news can be so overwhelming,” Muwakil explains. He added, “There are people who look and think that the whole of Trinidad is just a mess and that is such an incorrect thing to say at any point.”
Freetown Collective’s commitment to thought-provoking storytelling extends beyond music to its flagship event, Welcome to Freetown (WTF) 2025, which will take place on February 23rd. This year’s edition embraces the iconic Jab Jab, a Carnival character symbolizing resistance, resilience, and cultural pride. The 2025 event represents a continuation of Freetown Collective’s mission to merge cultural celebration with sustainability.
In Partnership with the British Council through its Caribbean and Latin America-focused Circular Culture programme, Welcome to Freetown aims to re-imagine how Carnival is experienced, encouraging a more conscientious approach to the ways we interact with Trinidad and Tobago’s rich heritage. Co-founder Lou Lyons reflects on the significance of this year’s theme, sharing, “There are many elements of the Jab Jab that reflect aspects of our collective consciousness—things we may take for granted but which define us deeply.”
