By Benjamin Njoku

A Canada-based Nigerian singer, Sophia Olisa, who made her grand entry into the country’s music scene two years back with a soulful performance at the popular Freedom Park on Lagos island, is currently engrossed with the release of her latest single, “Akoba.”

“Akoba” , according to the soulful singer, was inspired by the beggars she encountered on the streets of Lagos. A song she wrote a while ago.

“I remember that I was around Ikeja one fateful day. I was passing by these beggars when they chorused loudly, “Akoba adaba, Oloun ma je Ari.” There and then, I started thinking about the meaning of that phrase and it birthed the song,” Sophia recalled, while in a chat with Showtime.

She added that ‘Akoba; was a long term project after the release of her last single ‘Sub Mo Mi’, as she wanted to do songs that would appeal to people of all ages.

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The single is currently making waves on Spotify, Apple music, iTunes, Amazon among other digital platforms.

Sophia said she’s busy promoting the songs with the hope of reaching out to a wider audience.

A singer and songwriter, Sophia creates a unique blend of pop, RnB and contemporary folklore that delves into messages of hope, inspiration and the connection we all share through the human experience.

Her previous songs included ‘Sub Mo Mi’, ‘Ma Je ko Sun E and ‘Cheeky Move.’ The lyrics of her songs not only paint a true picture of her innermost desire to create her own space, and dwell on it, but also allow her listeners to reflect on their own journey of life.

Recall that Sophia started playing music back in the days of iconic singer, Mike Okri as his backup singer before she later joined Ara the drummer girl to further hone her talent in music. Her turning point came when she relocated to Canada in search of greener pastures after her graduation from the university.

While in Canada, Adaeze has continued to push her music career despite the odds.