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United States Nneka Lucia Egbuna is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress known for her unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and Afrobeat, often conveying strong social and political messages.
Starcomms Brand Ambassador and multi-talented singer/song writer, Nneka Egbuna has commended the telecommunication's company.
Nneka has been selected for The Artist Discovery Series at Whole Foods Market, which is produced by Inspire, a music branding firm in Los.
Nneka collaborated with American footwear and clothing brand Reebok.
Born Nneka Lucia Egbuna on December 24, 1980, in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, she spent her early life in Warri before relocating to Hamburg, Germany, in 1999. In Germany, she pursued studies in anthropology and African studies at the University of Hamburg while developing her music career in the underground dancehall scene. Her musical style draws heavily from hip-hop, citing influences such as Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and Lauryn Hill. Her lyrics often address issues of capitalism, poverty, and war, incorporating moral and biblical themes.
Nneka first gained public recognition in 2004 as an opening act for Sean Paul in Hamburg. This led to the release of her debut EP, “The Uncomfortable Truth,” and her first album, “Victim of Truth,” in 2005. She toured extensively across Europe, supporting artists like Femi Kuti and Gnarls Barkley. Her second album, “No Longer at Ease,” released in 2008, featured the single “Heartbeat,” which charted in Germany and was later remixed by Chase & Status and sampled by Rita Ora. In 2010, she released her first US album, “Concrete Jungle,” which charted on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums and Heatseekers Albums charts, and she performed on “Late Show with David Letterman.” She also contributed the song “Kangpe” to the “FIFA 10” soundtrack and “Viva Africa” for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Beyond her music career, Nneka co-founded The Rope Foundation in 2012, an organization supporting young individuals in expressing themselves through art and assisting sexually abused women in Sierra Leone. She also serves as the Arts Ambassador for the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) in Ghana. Her acting career includes roles in films such as “Relentless” (2010) and “Fifty” (2015). Her album “Soul Is Heavy” was released in 2012, followed by “My Fairy Tales” in 2015 and “Love Supreme” in 2022, further establishing her as an artist with a strong voice and diverse creative output.
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