Artist Spotlight: Nneka

Vital Statistics

Name: Nneka Egbuna
Hometown: Warri, Nigeria
Album: Concrete Jungle, in stores 02.02.10
Musical Influences: Touch of Lenny Kravitz, splash of Bob Marley, measure of Nina Simone and a lick of Erykah Badu
Interesting Fact: Advocates for justice in the oil producing regions of the Niger Delta

This soulful songstress will make you get out your seat and dance, at the same time, question your privelege. Her performances draw you to think. An advocate for justice with a raw, yet, sultry voice, Nneka just wrapped up her U.S. tour, The Uncomfortable Truth, and is currently on her way back to the UK for another again. Born in Nigeria, this laden princess is breaking boundaries 10,000 miles at a time. At the age of 19 she made her way to Germany in hopes of a college education and budding music career. She is a fresh breath far from the “here today, gone tomorrow” world of pop music. Making a few valuable music relationships and cosigns along the way, Nneka is here to stay.

Check her out on Okayplayer and Myspace!

By Carlee Jean