Nneka Egbuna (born 1980) is a Nigerian-German singer-songwriter whose music fuses soul, hip-hop, reggae, and African rhythms with politically charged lyrics. Born in Warri, Delta State, Nneka grew up in Nigeria before moving to Germany at 18. Her albums "Victim of Truth," "No Longer at Ease," and "Soul is Heavy" address poverty, corruption, political oppression, and women's empowerment. Songs like "Heartbeat" achieved international recognition. Nneka's music doesn't shy from controversy—she critiques both African leadership failures and Western exploitation. Her raw, honest lyrics combined with infectious melodies create powerful protest music. She has toured globally, performed at major festivals, and collaborated with international artists. Nneka represents the Nigerian diaspora using art to maintain connection to homeland while addressing universal themes of justice and identity.


SONIC ACTIVIST:
Nneka Egbuna crafts soul, reggae, and hip-hop fusions that tackle oil exploitation, inequality, and cultural identity. Singing in English, Pidgin, Igbo, and German, she bridges continents while staying rooted in Warri upbringing.

CRITICAL DISCOGRAPHY:
Albums Victim of Truth, No Longer at Ease, Soul Is Heavy, and Love Supreme weave personal narratives with political commentary. Heartbeat and Africans set new standards for conscious Afropop, earning praise from Time magazine and Rolling Stone.

GLOBAL STAGES AND COLLABORATIONS:
Nneka has toured with The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, and Ms. Lauryn Hill, electrifying audiences at Coachella, Glastonbury, and Montreux Jazz Festival. She contributes to film soundtracks (Half of a Yellow Sun) and collaborates with artists such as Ziggy Marley and Nas.

MENTORSHIP AND COMMUNITY WORK:
She co-founded the Rope Foundation to mentor displaced youth in the Niger Delta through music therapy, visual arts, and entrepreneurship training. Workshops encourage young artists to use creativity for social change.

FAST FACTS:
- Born 24 December 1980 in Warri, Delta State; based between Lagos and Hamburg.
- Academic background: Anthropology studies at Hamburg University.
- Awards: MOBO Award nominations, Reggae & World Music Award wins.
- Signature themes: environmental justice, spirituality, and self-determination.