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Nigerian 17-year-old Qing Madi already has a string of hits to her name, and has worked with Afrobeats stars BNXN and Joeboy. How has she built her career at such a young age?

Qing Madi is only 17 but she’s creating a lot of buzz. The young Nigerian already has a string of hits to her name, including See Finish and American Love, both of which went viral on TikTok, as well as collaborations with Afrobeats stars BNXN (Ole) and Joeboy (Adenuga).

In January this year Qing Madi was inducted into Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024.

In this episode Qing Madi reveals her musical influences, and how she’s had to fake her age for years to allow her to forge her career in music.

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