Nigerian Star Solana Joins Major Label

Emerging Nigerian artist Solana has officially signed with the UK-based label and management group Since '93. This partnership comes as Solana prepares to release her debut EP, 'Girl From The West,' on November 13. The 23-year-old, originally from Lagos, is pioneering a new genre she calls 'YoruPop,' which fuses the Yoruba language and cultural elements with synth-pop, Fuji music, and electronic production.

Solana's recent single, "Okunkun," which translates to "darkness" in Yoruba, has already achieved significant recognition, earning praise from artists like SZA and Tyla on social media. Her new deal with Since '93, a label known for championing African talent, marks a major milestone in her burgeoning career. She expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating her excitement to introduce her "YoruPop universe" to a global audience.