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Rising Star: WAYE

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Waye  has it: effortless confidence and flow, style in abundance. Uwaye grew up in Kano, Nigeria, as an extrovert but since finding her voice as Waye, she's taken her singular blend for R&B and Afrobeats and made them global. One single into her career, Waye after getting the world's attention to her music, gradually, but somehow remains remarkably unphased, as if success was never in doubt. After her latest single, Waye connected with  Pelumi Eko to discuss staying true to yourself, even when it feels impossible. WEDNESDAY 8:30 PM SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 LAGOS WAYE: How you doing?  PELUMI EKO: I'm good. How you been?   WAYE: I’ve been cool.  PELUMI EKO: You've been working?    WAYE: Mm-hmm. I’m in Abuja, sometimes lagos, locked in every single day. PELUMI EKO: You're a Cover Star for the Hip-hop publication, Issue V. The last music act that sat down with us to share her story just as you are about to do was Dmw's first lady, Li...

Rising Star: CHEMMIE

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Chemmie Music  has it: effortless confidence and flow, style in abundance. Kemi Fagboro grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, as an extrovert, but since finding her voice as Chemmie, she's taken her singular blend of Dance Hall Riddim & Afrobeats and made them unique. One major single into her career, Chemmie gradually, but somehow remains remarkably unphased, as if success was never in doubt. After her new single, Chemmie connected with our founder  Pelumi Eko to discuss staying true to yourself, even when it feels impossible. WEDNESDAY 8:30 PM OCTOBER 6 2023 LAGOS CHEMMIE: How are you doing? PELUMI EKO: I'm good. How you been?  CHEMMIE: I've been cool.  PELUMI EKO: You been working?  CHEMMIE: Mm..hmm. I'm in Lagos. Locked in every single day. Supporting Lines; 16TH HEADIES: PHOTOS - See More Photos PELUMI EKO: Mm.hmm. That sounds refreshing. Yeah. So, we love your music: let's discuss.  You are a cover for the hip-hop publication, Issue ...