Chioma
Funke Kuti
Music Alert!!!! CHIOMA [@chiomarocks] - Gold Digga.
Thursday, February 20, 2014Omoba
Funke Kuti’s FK
Management unveils an eclectic sensation, world class talent and her latest
ensign, CHIOMA.
The bombshell is not
just a singer/songwriter but a revered performer, record producer and actress.
CHIOMA has a refreshing writing style and completely unique sound with vocal
ranges and control that will touch your hearts and amaze you.
Born in Nigeria,raised
in Europe and now based in America. CHIOMA is not a debutant on the global
music scene. She has performed all over the world and scored chart topping
efforts. Most recently, the #1 spot on the UK top 30 soul chart in 2013 with
her performance of 'It's Only Rain' - a song she wrote and vocally produced on
Euge Groove’s new album “House of Groove”.
She hit the stage in
NIGERIA professionally for the first time performing at Darey Art Alade’s Love
like a movie 2! Appearing twice. First in 'Moulin Rouge' featuring Waje, Zaina
and Muna then she performed 'Love is wicked' with Eva.
The songwriter
featured on international dancehall act, Shaggy's new album; as well as the new
Todd Terry album “Todd Terry vs. Hip Hop and his new Freestyle album”. ‘Du Es
Im Hogin’ which was released in 2013 is one of the critically acclaimed singles
from CHIOMA. She also wrote the song ‘Love Will Conquer All’, released in
Europe which has received an overwhelming number of great reviews. She has
written for acts such as Steel Magnolia - Country artiste, Allison Iraheta
(Still Breathing) - Rock artiste, Leighton Meester (Body Control) - the
Pop/Dance sensation and Alex Young (featuring FatManScoop “Crash the Party”).
In 2007, she opened
for Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, performed with Stevie Wonder in Latvia, while in
2011; she opened for Janet Jackson, Agnetha Fältskog of ABBA in China and Jamie
Foxx at the Super bowl XLV. In 2013, she opened for ZZ Top, Jennifer Hudson in
November. She has made appearances on popular talk shows; Today show and the
Sopranos.
Inspired by Dolly
Parton, Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, late Whitney, Michael Jackson, to mention
a few, CHIOMA talent and versatility knows no bound.
The Nigerian music
industry finally has the breath of fresh air it has been waiting for, CHIOMA.
Her new single titled
'Gold Digga' is a thumping rock number which brings to fore her experience,
talent and lyricism. Blaring guitar work opens the world class effort as she
croons about matters of the heart and greed.
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