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31 March 2021
Syssi Mananga drops new single "mokili"
Mokili means Earth in Lingala. In this a capella track which blends African vocals, latin percussions, European classical influences and ethnic rap, Mankind's voices address Mother Earth in a mea culpa that transcends cultures and geographies. The afrobeat tune features Ugandan Rapper Keya Nemesis and Swiss Percussionist David Stauffacher. Mokili is the third and last single to come out before the "Mopepe Mama" album release on April 15.
08 March 2021
Nawe is Semi-Finalist in the ISC
5 March 2021
WATCH "NAWE" MUSIC VIDEO
The music video of Nawe premiered on YouTube on Friday March 5. Watch it and give it a like or leave a comment 😍
26 February 2021
Syssi Mananga drops a new single called “Nawe”
As she announced it at the beginning of January, Syssi Mananga is back in 2021 with a new album called "Mopepe Mama" which will be released in April. Until then, the award-winning Congolese singer-songwriter will be releasing a single each month. The first single “Mopepe" was released on January 28th. Today, it’s Nawe’s turn to make its big debut.
Nawe means "I'm dying" in Lingala, the mother tongue of the Belgo-Congolese artist. With this afro-reggae ballad, the winner of the “Beyond Music” competition (founded by Tina Turner) sings the regret of having let go of one's beloved because of social pressure and the pain of having to miss one’s soulmate forever. Nawe urges you to stand by your loved one against all odds, no matter how different or how wrong people tell you (s)he is for you.
Nawe has also just been selected as semi-finalist of the International SongWriting Contest in the "World Music" category, with Cold Play, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Laura Pausini and many other celebrities as judges.
For this second single, the Kora Award nominee collaborated with virtuoso musicians from the World Music and international scene, including Congolese guitarist Chris Bakalanga (Freshlyground), South African bassist Shaun Johannes and Irish percussionist Ronan M. Skillen.
Nawe's music video will be released on March 5, 2021.
05 February 2021
WATCH "MOPEPE" MUSIC VIDEO
The music video of Mopepe premiered on YouTube on Friday February 5. Watch it and give it a like or leave a comment if you enjoyed it.
28 January 2021
Syssi mananga drops new single "Mopepe"
First single out of Syssi's forthcoming album "Mopepe Mama", Mopepe is an afro-folk tune which celebrates women whose spirit is as untamable as the wind.