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Biography
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (born 1 July 2006), known professionally as Qing Madi, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She gained initial recognition following the release of her hit single "See Finish" in 2022. 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.
Early life and career
Chukwuma was raised by her mother, along with her siblings. She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.
Qing Madi's first single, "See Finish" (2022), made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok. As of 2023, she has released three singles and has been gaining prominence in the music industry; having performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria. Qing Madi's music genres include Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.
In 2023, Spotify announced Qing Madi had been chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June.
On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single "Ole" featuring Bnxn. The song made entry to multiple Apple Music charts and peaked at number 12 on the Turntable Official Nigeria Top 100 On August 19, it made its entry into the Official Charts Afrobeats Chart and peaked at number 16.
In January 2024, alongside OdumoduBlvck, Blood Civilian, Tyla, e.t.c, Qing Madi was inducted into the Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024. In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debut eponymous project when she was fourteen.
Discography
Singles
- "See Finish" (2022)
- "Why" (2023)
- "Ole"(2023)
- “American Love” (2023) [1]
Extended Plays
- "Qing Madi" (2023)