Meet Modola, Sassy 19yr old Star Eyeing the ‘Queen of Afrobeat’ Title

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.

From TikTok-ready hooks to bold voices stepping out of the shadows, it’s a good time to be a woman in music.

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

Modola isn’t just the new kid on the block. She’s quite the full package of brains and talent with her debut single ‘Talk‘ claiming a sizeable slice of the Afrobeat cake across the globe just a few days after release.

Who Is Modola?

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

Modola’s debut single ‘Talk’ showcases her dynamic vocal range and engaging lyrical content.

It’s a piece of art from legendary producer Israel Elisha that seamlessly blends traditional Afrobeat rhythms with contemporary sounds.

The banger ‘Talk‘ is a timeless expression through authentic storytelling on relatable themes in our society – young hearts and messy love.

The video creatively captures Modola’s energy and general potential as an endearing, all round entertainer.

Overall, ‘Talk‘ marks a promising start and Modola’s potential in the Afrobeat genre. If you haven’t streamed it yet, you’re missing out!

With Sony Music backing her, the sky’s not even the limit.

Modola is young, fearless, and ready to take Afrobeat to new heights. Nairobi, get ready for the Queen of Afrobeat.

Here’s a preview link to Modola’s debut single: