{"id":226372,"date":"2025-04-08T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T05:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=226372"},"modified":"2025-04-08T10:03:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T07:03:21","slug":"meet-modola-sassy-19yr-old-star-eyeing-the-queen-of-afrobeat-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/meet-modola-sassy-19yr-old-star-eyeing-the-queen-of-afrobeat-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Modola, Sassy 19yr old Star Eyeing the \u2018Queen of Afrobeat\u2019 Title"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Kenyan music scene is getting more vibrant. Nairobi has become a cultural and creative hotspot with the recent wave of genre-bending, world-class talent on the rise, especially with female artists.<\/p>\n

From TikTok-ready hooks to bold voices stepping out of the shadows, it\u2019s a good time to be a woman in music.<\/p>\n

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Meet Modola – the 19yr old Milan-raised, multilingual Afrobeat artist who’s bringing global heat straight to the +254 under the Sony Music label.<\/p>\n

Modola isn\u2019t just the new kid on the block. She\u2019s quite the full package of brains and talent with her debut single \u2018Talk<\/strong><\/em>‘ claiming a sizeable slice of the Afrobeat cake across the globe just a few days after release.<\/p>\n

Who Is Modola<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Born Temidola Awosika, Modola grew up in Milan but carries her African roots like a crown. She\u2019s fluent in Italian, Spanish and French – a background that has influenced her new flavor to Afrobeat: Smooth, bold and cultural.<\/p>\n

Modola\u2019s debut single \u2018Talk<\/strong><\/em>\u2019 showcases her dynamic vocal range and engaging lyrical content.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a piece of art from legendary producer Israel Elisha that seamlessly blends traditional Afrobeat rhythms with contemporary sounds.<\/p>\n

The banger \u2018Talk<\/strong><\/em>‘ is a timeless expression through authentic storytelling on relatable themes in our society – young hearts and messy love.<\/p>\n

The video creatively captures Modola’s energy and general potential as an endearing, all round entertainer.<\/p>\n

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Overall, \u2018Talk<\/strong><\/em>‘ marks a promising start and Modola\u2019s potential in the Afrobeat genre. If you haven\u2019t streamed it yet, you\u2019re missing out!<\/p>\n

With Sony Music backing her, the sky\u2019s not even the limit.<\/p>\n

Modola is young, fearless, and ready to take Afrobeat to new heights. Nairobi, get ready for the Queen of Afrobeat.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a preview link to Modola\u2019s debut single:<\/p>\n