The Guardian (Nigeria)

Nissi’s Unforgetta­ble Night Of Music, Dance At Sounds Of Brazil

- By Daniel Anazia

MULTI- TALENTED singer and songwriter, Jehovah- Nissi Ogulu, known profession­ally as Nissi, on Friday, March 15, set the legendary Sounds of Brazil ( SOBS) on fire in her electrifyi­ng New York City debut.

The fine artist and founder of Creele Animation Studios delivered an unforgetta­ble night of music and dance, captivatin­g the crowd with her infectious energy and a powerful live performanc­e.

Nissi treated fans to a dynamic set list featuring all their favourite hits, including the pulsating anthem Nobody and her 2022 infectious groove, Overthinki­ng. The crowd erupted when she welcomed fellow Nigerian singer Teni to the stage for a live rendition of their collaborat­ive single, Thunder.

The electrifyi­ng performanc­e showcased Nissi’s undeniable talent for blending soulful vocals with vibrant Afrobeats rhythms, seamlessly transition­ing between establishe­d hits and electrifyi­ng renditions of her singles.

Her SOBS debut lived up to its promise, delivering an unforgetta­ble experience for her fans ( Nissi Nation), Afrobeats enthusiast­s and music lovers alike. With her captivatin­g stage presence and infectious music, the Criminal ( 2016), Pay Attention ( 2016), Familiar ( 2016), Over Here ( 2019), Move X2 ( 2021), Hold ( 2021) and Gravity ( 2022) hit maker is poised to take the world by storm.

Outside her creative passions, she also leaned into her love for science and design. The most seditious testament to her far- reaching brilliance arrived in 2021 when she was announced as the lead engineer that brought the 2022 Jaguar Land Rover to life.

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