“It’s party timeeeeeeeeeee. Shoutout to my village that makes this possible,” she announced in the caption of her Instagram post going ahead to tag the team behind the incredible transformation.
The talented star seems to have a thing for dressing up. As she proved when she channeled Drake to announce her first headline show in Toronto.
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) October 31, 2024
The move is significant as Cold Play have only previously collaborated with three women-Rihanna, Beyonce, and Selena Gomez- in their nearly 30-year career
In a June 2024 interview with the BBC, Ayra has described frontman, Chris Martin as “very supportive” and revealed that she’d played her second album “The Year I Turned 21” for him before it was released.
“Oh, my. Yes. I’ve loved Chris for so long, and he’s been very supportive,” she gushed.
“We met in a studio and I played him my album before it came out,” she added. “He was giving me tips, and [his producer] Max Martin was giving me tips.”
The tour is not her first time on stage with the band. Soon after Good Feelings was released, she joined them on the Today Show in New York to perform it.
Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that women hit on her more than men.
The 42-year-old make the surprising revelation about her love life in an interview with Beat FM on Tuesday.
“A lot more women hit on my than men. I don’t know why,” as he talked about her female crushed with the Beat FM’s Bibi Raii.
Now, Mama Jam Jam may not understand why she seems more appealing to the girlies but the Beat FM presenter seemed to know exactly why.
“I get it, though” she told the hitmaker. There’s a certain energy that you have where it’s like it’s feminine but it’s also easy. It’s not like a threat”
She was however, quick to clarify that she didn’t mean to imply that Tiwa was “easy”
— Afrobeats Head Loves Mani Lapussh (@AfrobeatsHead) October 29, 2024
The fun interview comes as the 44-year-old revealed that she still relies on her mother to take of her son Jamil.
“It takes a village, raising my son as a single mum I always need my mum,” she opened up to her friend Tacha in a Cool FM interview.
“I call on my mum, she’s very instrumental, and we have a nanny that has been with us since he was three months old, and he’s nine now, so she has been with us for nine years.”
Fast-rising artiste, Mani Lapussh, has kicked off his music year with a bang, releasing his first single of 2024, “Only You.”
The seductive new tune is also his first under new management, Fusion Records.
“Only You” is a mid-tempo Afrobeats track that showcases Mani Lapussh’s signature blend of catchy hooks, sultry lyrics, and addictive melodies. Produced by Orakle, this sensual jam is set to reveal the slutty side in a lot of men.
The song’s captivating rhythm and Mani Lapussh’s smooth vocals weave a narrative of irresistible attraction, making “Only You” a must-listen for music enthusiasts.
“This song is special to me,” Mani Lapussh shares. “It’s about that one person who makes you lose control, and I’m excited for my fans to experience that feeling.”
“Only You” marks Mani Lapussh’s first release under Fusion Records, signalling a new chapter in his career.
“Mani Lapussh is an exceptional talent, and we’re thrilled to support his artistic vision,” says Nonso Nkeonye, label executive at Fusion Records.
Ugoccie has swiftly unveiled her sophomore EP, aptly titled “Voice of the East” (VOTE).
The new release comes after her debut EP “Piece Of Me” which provides a fascinating look into the thrilling and wide-ranging future of her career and exceptional talent
Ugoccie, emerging as a force in the Nigerian music industry and gaining recognition and captivating the culturally appealing soundscape scored a great point from the choice of the title, “Voice of the East” (VOTE) EP, as a deliberate nod to her self-ascribed identity to unleash the power of the East through the EP.
This EP, just like her debut, demonstrates her artistic prowess and once again exhibits her distinctive musical identity that projects and extols praises of the richness of African culture, particularly the eastern part of Nigeria.
The VOTE EP is an impressive collection of five tracks, each crafted precisely. Ugoccie continues to impress her audience with her unique sound and compelling lyrics. The EP also features noteworthy guest appearances from Onitsha-born siblings Umu Obiligbo adding an extra layer of brilliance to the project with the kind of production provided by Endeetones (Beatlord)
Tracks Synopsis
ISIMGBAKA
ISIMGBAKA in Igbo means madness or someone who is not mentally okay. The song Isimgbaka starts off the VOICE OF THE EAST EP with a story of betrayal and how life always comes back at people who want to hurt others who have been nothing but good to them. It tells the story of a hustler who kept sending money home to her family but never got value for all the money she sent.
The moral of isimgbaka is never to hurt someone who has done you good. Only a mad person would do that
ỤWA feat. Umuobiligbo
The chorus of Ụwa is born from an ancient Igbo folklore that depicts that we are all beautiful in our way and that no one should take the world’s opinions seriously as people will always have something to say.
Ugochi and Umuobiligbo came together to create a masterpiece that would leave every listener glued from start to finish.
Ụwa means “world” in Igbo and the title is honed from the fact that the world will never be satisfied with whatever you do. Do you at the end of the day
ỌGỌ M
Ọgọ in Igbo means “kindness” or “charity” depending on the context and in this track, ugochi details how we live in a world where people have no conscience and would most likely repay an act of kindness with insubordination or wickedness.
A popular Igbo adage says “ọgọ m, egbuna m” which translates to “may my kindness not kill me”.
This is basically all Ugochi says in the song.
That our kind deeds will not be the end of us.
A masterpiece
EZI ENYI
Ezi Enyi in Igbo means (good friend)
In this story, Ugochi tells the story of how her friend tried to take a man that she loves from her which is very typical in the world that we live in. Every melody resonates with the listener for this particular one.
MARANMA
In Igbo land when things are good, we say “Ife Nile mara nma”. Which means that Things are going smoothly in essence. To crown this beautiful storytelling in her VOICE OF THE EAST EP, Ugoccie fuses amampiano with the Igbo flute to conjure this dance hall vibe that would still leave you rooted in the culture but swaying your hips in endless bliss. Maranma is the jam that takes you to the club after a long day of stress
Note: all the songs in Voice of the East ep have Igbo titles. Ugochi came all out for the culture in the most beautiful way possible
The VOTE EP is an intentional storytelling EP that brings a new spice to the kind of music Ugoccie makes. INTENTIONAL
STORY-TELLING MELODIES. The EP is inspired by life events and stories that have happened in real-time.
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“There’s no truer art than believing in yourself and bringing your seat to a table where the seats are all taken”
“Stay true to your art, no one understands it better than you”
