Get ready to embrace self-love like never before with the soul diva, JEMIRIYE’s latest track and visual, ‘Wa Jo’.
The danceable song recorded under the Les Amazones collective, a group of women musicians and advocate who have decided to amplify the voice of women and also speak on issues facing the girl child.
Wa Jo’ was released late November and according to music buff and reviewer, Isaac Daniels, it is “more than just a song, it’s a vibrant celebration of body positivity and empowerment that will have you grooving while reminding you of your worth.”
The music was featured as an exciting bonus single on the critically acclaimed Les Amazones d’Afrique Musow Danse album. ‘Wa Jo’ which means Let’s Dance in Yoruba language. The project brings together a powerhouse trio: Jemiriye’s soulful vocals, Malian music icon Mamani Keïta, and the genius production of Jacknife Lee who is renowned for his work with global stars like Taylor Swift, U2, and R.E.M. Together, they’ve crafted a track that’s pure liberation set to an irresistible beat.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. The stunning visuals for ‘Wa Jo’ filmed in the picturesque streets of Belfast, in collaboration with the Belfast International Arts Festival, amplified the song’s message of unapologetic confidence and joy. According to JEMIRIYE who was part of the finalists in Nigeria Idols 2012, ‘Wa Jo’ is her message to women struggling with low self esteem on account of their bodies. “You are beautiful all the same and your body is yours to nurture. WA Jo is my message to you lady. Whether you’re dancing in your living room or strutting through life, this song is your therapy.
Nigerian singer and the vocal powerhouse, JEMIRIYE recorded the song with a Malian music icon Mamani Keïta,
Charismatic, elegant, stylish, beautiful, bold with a powerful sonorous voice, Jemiriye is a force to be reckoned with in her generation. Using her songs to campaign for the liberation of the African woman, promoting peace in Africa, no to child marriage, empowering the African woman and campaigning for the African child’s education. “The African woman is subjected to all forms of abuse at home, at work and in the society at large, and she’s afraid to express herself for fear of being judged or stigmatized”.
