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Qing Madi on Her Steady Rise to Fame and Charting Her Own Course

Rising Afrobeats star Qing Madi talks her growing success, her self-titled 2023 EP and what it means to be 'Afro-Delulu."

In a year brimming with highly acclaimed releases from women in Nigerian music, Qing Madi’s voice is hard to ignore, set apart by its youthful resonance. Released last November, her seven-track self-titled EP carries relatable reflections on great first loves, independence and a wide range of emotions one experiences on the journey to a fully-formed identity. Since then, Madi has performed in the U.S. for the first time as part of BNXN’s tour, gained co-signs from Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Ayra Starr(with the former tapping her for background vocals on his “Diamonds” track last year) and earned a spot on Billboard’ s 2024 21 Under 21 List.

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