Video: Niniola Talks Afro-House and Getting Co-Signs From Timbaland & Drake

We sit down with the Nigerian singer for our latest installment of 'Moments With'

Video: Niniola Talks Afro-House and Getting Co-Signs From Timbaland & Drake

Niniola is the Nigerian queen of afro-house.

Through massive singles like "Maradona" and "Bana"—and standout albums like This Is Me—the singer has taken the throne as the leading artist pushing a blend of afro-pop and house. She's continued that upward trend with more recent drops like "Boda Sodiq" and "Designer." The artist was also one ofOkayAfrica's 2019 100 Women honorees.

Niniola sits down with us for this latest edition of Moments With, in which she talks about growing up in Nigeria, the success of "Maradona," and getting recent co-signs from Timbaland and Drake.


Moments With: Niniolayoutu.be

Moments With is a cross-brand series between Okayplayer and OkayAfrica, bringing viewers in for an intimate moment with some of the most iconic names and people to watch in entertainment.

CREDITS

Producers | Kam Tambini & Greg Poole

Editor | Israel Nava

Cinematographer | Nicola Benizzi

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