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Qing Madi

For her eponymous debut EP, see Qing Madi (EP).

Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (born July 1, 2006),[1] professionally known as Qing Madi (/kɪŋ ˈmɑːdi/),[2] is a Nigerian singer, dancer and songwriter.[3][4][5][6][7] She gained widespread recognition after her 2022 single "See Finish" and its 2023 follow-up, "Ole" (featuring Bnxn).[1] Both went viral on TikTok, which later peaked at number one on the Uganda Top 100 Apple Music chart and number three on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music chart.[8][9][10][11][12] Both songs were released as singles from Madi's debut extended play, Qing Madi (2023).[13][14][15]

Qing Madi
Birth nameChimamanda Pearl Chukwuma
Born (2006-07-01) 1 July 2006 (age 18)
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
OriginDelta State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Years active2022–present
Labels
  • JTON Music
Websiteqingmadi.com
YouTube information
ChannelsQing Madi
Subscribers223 thousand
Total views76.1 million
Last updated: 1 November 2024

Early life

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Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma was born and raised in Benin City by her mother, along with her siblings. She is originally from Delta State.[16] Pearl attended Negbenegbor International School in Benin City for her secondary education. She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.[17][18][19]

Career

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On October 14, 2022, Madi released her breakout single "See Finish", which made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok.[14] Sooner, she released three additional singles;[18] gaining her more recognition, and performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria.[20][21] Qing Madi's music genres have been noted as Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.[22][23]

In 2023, Qing Madi was chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June.[24][25][26][27][28][29][30] On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single "Ole" featuring Bnxn.[31] The song made entry to multiple Apple Music charts[8][9][10] and peaked at number 12 on the TurnTable Top 100.[32] "Ole" made its entry into the Official Afrobeats Chart, peaking at number 16 in August.[33][34] In November 2023 she released a seven-track self-titled EP that collected most of her recordings thus far.[1]

In January 2024, alongside OdumoduBlvck, Bloody Civilian, and Tyla, Qing Madi was inducted into Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024.[35][36][37] In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debut eponymous project when she was fourteen.[38]

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Qing Madi[39]

Singles

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Adikwu, Marris (2024-08-08). "Qing Madi on Her Steady Rise to Fame and Charting Her Own Course". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ Yaba Left Online [@yabaleftonline] (September 3, 2024). ""I swapped the K in King to Q for feminity purposes" — Qing Madi explains meaning of her name" (Tweet). Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Marvelous, Kanyio (2023-03-14). "UPPER SPOTLIGHT: Qing Madi". The Upper Entertainment. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  4. ^ "Who is Qing Madi". Starlogue. 13 January 2023. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Emerging Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Qing Madi Releases Melodic New Single "Why"". flaunt.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  6. ^ Eze, Chinelo (2023-05-08). "Qing Madi: A Tale of Feminity and Independence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  7. ^ "QING MADI ON 49TH STREET'S SPOTLIGHT MONDAY". The49thStreet. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  8. ^ a b "TCL radio picks: Qing Madi's 'Ole' takes 3rd spot as Asake tops chart". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  9. ^ a b "Qing Madi Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  10. ^ a b "Uganda Apple Music Top Songs". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  11. ^ "Qing is Queen: a Young Starlet's Rise to Fame". The Teen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  12. ^ "Exclusive: Qing Madi Opens Up About Her Journey As An Artist And Representing Nigeria". TheThings. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  13. ^ "Qing Madi Bares it All in New Single - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  14. ^ a b c Tv, Bn (2023-06-20). "Qing Madi Opens Up About the Experience that led to 'See Finish' on the 'Jenni Speaks' Podcast". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  15. ^ "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  16. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2024). "Music Saved Me From Depression - Qing Madi". punchng.com. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  17. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (2023-05-01). "Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  18. ^ a b c "Fast-rising talent Qing Madi drops new single 'Why'". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  19. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (2023-05-01). "Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  20. ^ "Qing Madi Mesmerizes Audience At 'Homecoming' In Lagos – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  21. ^ "Qing Madi hits the 'Finish' line in style with her new music video". Attack The Culture. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  22. ^ Ju, Shirley (2023-03-22). "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  23. ^ "Qing Madi, home coming and spectacular show - Starconnect Media". 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  24. ^ BrandIconImage, BrandIconImage. "Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News: Qing Madi Steps into Spotify EQUAL Africa Spotlight". Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  25. ^ Adebayo, Segun (2023-06-11). "Qing Madi emerges Spotify Africa Equal ambassador". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  26. ^ "Qing Madi Named Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador For June – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  27. ^ "Spotify inducts 17 year old singer Qing Madi into its EQUAL Africa programme". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  28. ^ "Spotify names Qing Madi EQUAL Africa artiste for June - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  29. ^ Online, The Eagle (2023-06-07). "Nigerian musician becomes Spotify's 'EQUAL Africa' artiste for June -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  30. ^ "Nigerian Rising Star Qing Madi Joins Spotify's Equal Africa Music Programme - The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  31. ^ "Vanguards of the new wave: Five African teen artists to know". London Daily News. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  32. ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  33. ^ "Official Afrobeats Charts". Official Chart. 10 September 2023.
  34. ^ "Ole by Qing Madi". Official Charts.
  35. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2024-01-12). "Odumodu Blvck, Tyla, Qing Madi among Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of '24". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  36. ^ "Odumodublvck, Tyla, named Apple music's Africa rising stars 2024". NotjustOk. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  37. ^ Lesiba (2024-01-12). "Apple Music's Africa Rising introduces the Class of '24". HYPE. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  38. ^ Udoh, Ukpeme (2024-01-16). "Qing Madi: The Afrobeats Woman King". African Folder. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  39. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-11-17). "New EP: Qing Madi — Qing Madi". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  40. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2023-11-21). "Qing Madi displays impressive talent on her debut EP". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  41. ^ Bukola (2023-08-05). "Qing Madi Releases Visual Of New Single 'Ole' Ft. BNXN". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  42. ^ Amererican Love Acoustic
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