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Qing Madi

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

Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (born 1 July 2006),[1] known professionally as Qing Madi, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[2][3][4][5][6][7] She gained initial recognition following the release of her hit single "See Finish" in 2022.[8][9][10] She received wider recognition for her 2023 single "Ole" featuring BNXN, peaking at number one and three on the Uganda and Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music respectively.[11][12][13][14][15]

Qing Madi
Birth nameChimamanda Pearl Chukwuma
Born (2006-07-01) 1 July 2006 (age 17)
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2022–present
Labels
Websiteqingmadi.com
YouTube information
ChannelsQing Madi
Subscribers90.4 thousand
Total views22.7 million
Last updated: 21 February 2024

Early life and career edit

Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma was born on 1 July 2006 in Benin City, Edo State. She attended Negbenegbor International School in Benin City for her secondary education. Chimamanda was raised in Benin City by her mother, along with her siblings. She is originally from Delta State.[16] She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.[17][18][19]

Qing Madi's first single, "See Finish" (2022), made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok.[9] As of 2023, she has released three singles[18] and has been gaining prominence in the music industry; having performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria.[20][21] Qing Madi's music genres include Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.[22][23]

In 2023, Spotify announced Qing Madi had been 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. The song made entry to multiple Apple Music charts[11][12][13][14] and peaked at number 12 on the Turntable Official Nigeria Top 100[31] On August 19, it made its entry into the Official Charts Afrobeats Chart and peaked at number 16.[32][33]

In January 2024, alongside OdumoduBlvck, Bloody Civilian, Tyla, e.t.c, Qing Madi was inducted into the Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024.[34][35][36] In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debut eponymous project when she was fourteen.[37]

Discography edit

Singles edit

  1. "See Finish" (2022)[9]
  2. "Why" (2023)[2][18]
  3. "Ole" (2023)[38]
  4. “American Love” (2023) [1]


Extended Plays

  1. "Qing Madi" (2023)[39][40]

References edit

  1. ^ "Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, aka Qing Madi, real age and origin". Starlogue. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Emerging Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Qing Madi Releases Melodic New Single "Why"". flaunt.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Qing is Queen: a Young Starlet's Rise to Fame". The Teen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  5. ^ "Exclusive: Qing Madi Opens Up About Her Journey As An Artist And Representing Nigeria". TheThings. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  6. ^ "QING MADI ON 49TH STREET'S SPOTLIGHT MONDAY". The49thStreet. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  7. ^ Marvelous, Kanyio (2023-03-14). "UPPER SPOTLIGHT: Qing Madi". The Upper Entertainment. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  8. ^ "Qing Madi Bares it All in New Single - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ a b "Qing Madi Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  13. ^ a b "Uganda Apple Music Top Songs". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  14. ^ a b "Top 100: Uganda". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  15. ^ "Top 100: Nigeria". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  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. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  31. ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  32. ^ "Official Afrobeats Charts". Official Chart. 10 September 2023.
  33. ^ "Ole by Qing Madi". Official Charts.
  34. ^ 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.
  35. ^ "Odumodublvck, Tyla, named Apple music's Africa rising stars 2024". NotjustOk. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  36. ^ Lesiba (2024-01-12). "Apple Music's Africa Rising introduces the Class of '24". HYPE. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  37. ^ Udoh, Ukpeme (2024-01-16). "Qing Madi: The Afrobeats Woman King". African Folder. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  38. ^ Bukola (2023-08-05). "Qing Madi Releases Visual Of New Single 'Ole' Ft. BNXN". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  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.
  

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