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Buwa Drops Afro-Pop-Soul EP "Olu"

Delicious big band swing soundscapes full of R&B textures.

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Canada-based Nigerian singer-songwriter and actor Buwa recently released his debut EP, entitled Olu.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the EP, Buwa says, "Olu, which means 'King' in the Itsekiri language, is about me finally being confident to be able to express myself the way I want to. Olu is about me coming into my own."

Comprising six tracks ranging from the big band sound of "The Show" to the R&B-infused tones of "Dance With Me" to the rippling soul of "Circles," Olu showcases Buwa's expressive tenor and alluring lyricism. He sings, "My love / You hold me up and never fall / Only you / Makes me want to be a better man."

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