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Songwriter
Bio
Nneka Lucia Egbuna, with stage name Nneka, is a Nigerian-born Germany-based singer-songwriter known for her politically charged lyrics and socially conscious music. Nneka went to Germany in her early twenties for her University and honed her craft as a singer-songwriter alongside. Her debut album was praised by The Sunday Times and hip-hop legend Nas, and she has since released five more albums and an EP. Nneka has won a MOBO award, performed with prominent artists, and co-founded a charity called The Rope Foundation.
Discography
Albums5
Love Supreme
Love Supreme2022 • AlbumTracks: 13
My Fairy Tales
My Fairy Tales2014 • AlbumTracks: 9
Soul is Heavy
Soul is Heavy2012 • AlbumTracks: 15
No Longer At Ease
No Longer At Ease2008 • AlbumTracks: 16
Victim of Truth
Victim of Truth2005 • AlbumTracks: 16
Compilations1
Nneka... To and Fro
Nneka... To and Fro2009 • CompilationTracks: 42
EPs2
Shining Star
Shining Star2012 • EPTracks: 5
‎Heartbeat
‎Heartbeat2010 • EPTracks: 6
Singles9
Nneka Playlist
Nneka Playlist2021 • singleTracks: 5
Romans 8: 37-39
Romans 8: 37-392016 • SingleTracks: 1
‎My Home (Ultra Kick Remix)
‎My Home (Ultra Kick Remix)2012 • SingleTracks: 1
My Home
My Home2011 • SingleTracks: 2
Viva Africa
Viva Africa2010 • SingleTracks: 2
The Uncomfortable Truth
The Uncomfortable Truth2009 • SingleTracks: 2
Kangpe
Kangpe2009 • SingleTracks: 2
Heartbeat
Heartbeat2008 • SingleTracks: 2
Walking
Walking2008 • SingleTracks: 2
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