"I’ve always wanted to be courageous. Being quiet is just something that I am, but being able to share - it’s courage. And that’s all I always ask for. That I’m courageous, not afraid."

Joyce Olong's album “SOSEO” is exactly that. Courageous and unafraid, soft and strong. It sits at the intersection of several genres, strongly reflecting the myriad of influences on her production and songwriting. On this episode of Now You Hear Me, we talk about the music community in Lagos, being a fly on the wall, living the soft life and more. Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

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"When you let space for your anger, I think it's a way to calm down," Ariane Roy expresses, describing the sentiments explored on her second album, "Dogue." Desire, anger, fear, fantasy, fiction and more, exist on this record in a sonic world that's much different than that of her first album. On this record she steps into a persona that gives herself permission to express anything, giving life to the emotions that women are often told they can't feel so loudly. On this episode of Now You Hear Me, we discuss the writing of this album, her current inspirations, her live show and more. Thank you for listening and enjoy :)

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Lubiana’s sophomore album “Terre Rouge” is a beautiful love letter to the African continent. With lyrics in both English and French and melodies both sung and played on the kora, she honors her ancestors and re-solidifies her connection to Cameroon - on her own terms.

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