Qing Madi

Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (born July 1, 2006), popularly known as Qing Madi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and dancer.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, she became known through her hit single "See Finish."[7][8][9] She rose to limelight after the release of "Ole" ft BNXN, which peaked at Number 1 and 3 on Uganda Apple Music and Nigeria Apple music respectively.[10][11][12][13][14]

Qing Madi
Birth nameChimamanda Pearl Chukwuma
Born (2006-07-01) 1 July 2006
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
GenresAfrobeats, Pop, Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer • Songwriter
LabelsJton Music
Websitehttps://www.qingmadi.com/

Early life and career

Chukwuma was primarily raised by her mother, along with her siblings. She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.[15][16][17]

Qing Madi's first single, "See Finish" (2022),[8] made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok. As of 2023, she has three singles[16] and has been gaining prominence in the music industry, having performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria.[18][19] Qing Madi's music genres include Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.[20][21]

In 2023, Spotify announced that Qing Madi had been chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28]

On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single "Ole" featuring Bnxn, The song made entry to multiple Apple Music charts[10][11][12][13] and peaked at Number 12 on Turntable Official Nigeria Top 100[29] On August 19, it made its entry into the Official Charts Afrobeats Chart and peaked at Number 16.[30][31]

Discography

Singles
  1. "See Finish" (2022)[8]
  2. "Why" (2023)[1][16]
  3. "Ole" (2023)[32]

References
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  2. Eze, Chinelo (2023-05-08). "Qing Madi: A Tale of Feminity and Independence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  3. "Qing is Queen: a Young Starlet's Rise to Fame". The Teen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
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  8. Tv, Bn (2023-06-20). "Qing Madi Opens Up About the Experience that led to 'See Finish' on the 'Jenni Speaks' Podcast". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  9. "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  10. "TCL radio picks: Qing Madi's 'Ole' takes 3rd spot as Asake tops chart". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  11. "Qing Madi Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  12. "Uganda Apple Music Top Songs". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  13. "Top 100: Uganda". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  14. "Top 100: Nigeria". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  15. Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (2023-05-01). "Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  16. "Fast-rising talent Qing Madi drops new single 'Why'". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  17. Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (2023-05-01). "Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  18. "Qing Madi Mesmerizes Audience At 'Homecoming' In Lagos – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  19. "Qing Madi hits the 'Finish' line in style with her new music video". Attack The Culture. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  20. Ju, Shirley (2023-03-22). "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  21. "Qing Madi, home coming and spectacular show - Starconnect Media". 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
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  23. Adebayo, Segun (2023-06-11). "Qing Madi emerges Spotify Africa Equal ambassador". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  24. "Qing Madi Named Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador For June – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  25. "Spotify inducts 17 year old singer Qing Madi into its EQUAL Africa programme". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  26. "Spotify names Qing Madi EQUAL Africa artiste for June - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  27. Online, The Eagle (2023-06-07). "Nigerian musician becomes Spotify's 'EQUAL Africa' artiste for June -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  28. "Nigerian Rising Star Qing Madi Joins Spotify's Equal Africa Music Programme - The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  29. "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  30. "Official Afrobeats Charts". Official Chart. 10 September 2023.
  31. "Ole by Qing Madi". Official Charts.
  32. Bukola (2023-08-05). "Qing Madi Releases Visual Of New Single 'Ole' Ft. BNXN". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
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