Lagos: Spotify has unveiled multi-talented Nigerian artiste, Nissi, as its EQUAL Africa Ambassador for October. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan at Spotify, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Okumu said that Nissi embodies the new wave of African creative women who are shattering professional boundaries and excelling not only in music but also in STEM. Nissi, who is also a visual artist and an engineer, integrates art and technology in her work, proving that women can be multi-layered and excel across multiple fields.
Through her innovative approach, Nissi actively works to empower women in technology and innovation, serving as an inspiration for a new generation of female creatives and artists. As a singer and songwriter, Nissi blends Afrobeats, funk, and soul with uplifting lyrics. In 2023, she released “Nobody,” featuring Fireboy DML, a pop masterpiece that fuses R and B and Afrobeats into a rich, melodic experience.
Beyond her artistry, Nissi was part of the elite team that designed the Bentley Bentayga SUV, making her one of the few black women to contribute to such a high-profile automotive project. Her work shows that her talent transcends music, bridging art, science, and engineering in a way that highlights the limitless potential of African women.
Spotify’s EQUAL Africa initiative, since its launch, has continued to amplify the voices of women across the continent, providing them with the platform, visibility, and resources they need to tell their stories and connect with audiences worldwide. Nissi represents a new wave of African creatives who are shaping the culture from every angle. She’s not only pushing boundaries through her music but also showing that women can lead across music, art, and technology; that’s exactly what EQUAL Africa celebrates.
Nissi commended Spotify’s EQUAL programme for empowering female artists. She expressed her love for the creation and performance of music and the connection she forms with people through musical storytelling. Nissi has been involved in music since the age of five when she started playing the keyboard in music school. She realized it was part of her destiny when she made her first demo at 13.
Nissi advised women to own every space and fight for the things they are passionate about, acknowledging that most industries are not easy on women. Her perspective allows her to believe that there’s nothing she can’t achieve, motivating her to pursue her goals and hopes that someday people will recognize all the things that she is.