With the world in turmoil during the pandemic, Chibundu Onuzo drew inspiration for the powerful track ‘Mama.’
The Nigerian born creative who moved to the UK in 2005 has continued to explore her creativity, from writing novels to showing her writing capabilities extend beyond literature and into music.
Chibundu Onuzo already released debut single ‘Good Soil’ alongside her latest novel SANKOFA, which introduced the soulful resonance of her voice and penchant for contemporary pop melodies, all complete with a stirring music video celebrating the beauty, diversity and strength of the African diaspora.
Now we have Onuzo’s second single ‘Mama’, which takes on a more sombre tone that reflects the dire climate crisis and the deep concern that many now feel for the future of younger generations.
“I wrote Mama during the lockdown. I was reflecting on the state of the world and the direction humanity is heading in. I want a better world. I hope we can course-correct.”
For all of Onuzo’s musical efforts, she won the Drake Yolanda Award in 2021, her first ever award and one that gave her a grant to further pursue her career as an emerging musician.
Take in Mama below.
