Nigerian music lovers are in for fun times as Chioito, released her new single, ‘Kalo Jaiye’, which dropped on major music streaming platforms on Saturday November, 30, 2024.
The song which is an afro-pop fusion draws a lot of inspiration from the need to unwind in the spirit of the season and sets the US-trained lawyer on a path of music relevance with her unique lyrics and rhythm as well as singing style.
‘Kalo Jaiye’, produced in the United States by Okithewizard is coming on the heels of two earlier songs by Chioito, ‘Hold The Melody’ and ‘Right Here’.
Speaking about her new work, Chioito says, “With this song I wanted to create something fun to end the year, because ‘omo’ we deserve it. With my last song, ‘Right Here’, I showed a lot of my passionate side and with this song I just leaned into my Nigerian side because at the end of the day, I have to have fun.
I love Yoruba and our pidgin and how it really just lights any mood you are in, so I decided to pay tribute to Nigeria and make the hook. I’m a pop artiste as well, so you could see my pop influence in my verses. I really wanted to create a space of both hardcore Afro and hardcore pop without watering either down.
“I’m a Nigerian girl and having fun is five-and-six with me. And that doesn’t even necessarily mean clubbing. Anyone can kalo Jaiye. You can be vexed in your office and say ‘omo ka lo jaiye’ and that means your smoke break, or prayer break. I have a very busy life and having fun and bringing the party in my every day thing is important.”
Influenced at childhood by performance styles of musical greats like Michael Jackson and Shakira, observers have likened Chioito’s vocal skills to that of Rihanna’s.
