SPOTLIGHT ON NAIYANGO
Discover Naiyango’s features in podcasts, video interviews, and media articles from around the world.
DECOLONIZING THE MUSIC SCENE: HOW AFRICANS ABROAD ARE AMPLIFYING VOICES ROOTED IN DIVERSE CULTURAL IDENTITIES
I’m about to meet Naiyango, an African artist based in Köln. Before we start the interview, I ask her: What’s a day in your life like? She doesn’t just tell me. She offers to show me. She puts on some music and begins to stretch. She warms up her vocals as her voice fills the room with a richness that commands attention.
- Rachel Nduati
NAIYANGO:
KENYAN GERMAN NEO-SOUL SENSATION MAKING WAVES WITH “FOREVER MAN”
Through her lyrics, she challenges the notion of struggle love, encouraging listeners to embrace connections that nurture their well-being. The track’s smooth, reflective tone underscores Naiyango’s message of self love and the importance of letting love unfold naturally.
- Boniface Mithika
THE DIARY OF US PODCAST
Through the lens of her music, Naiyango aims to share joy and In this episode we delve into Naiyango’s roots, exploring the cultural elements that shape her music and her identity. We also discuss her journey as an artist, from her early days of discovering her love for music to the present moment, where she stands as a promising figure in the R&B genre.
-Ogenna O.
THE TALK YO’ SHIT PODCAST
Naiyango writes silky, straight forward R&B songs about love that will empower and guide you to love yourself more. As someone who had the honor of styling her first music video, I can tell you she is crazy talented! She was also one of my good friends when I lived in Berlin. Join us as we laugh hysterically, keep it real, and talk about the entertainment industry, songwriting and what it’s like being a black creative.
-Diamond Ariel (The Talk Yo’ Shit Podcast)
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Naiyango has also been featured in German media, including Remscheider Generalanzeiger, WDR Lokalzeit (Bergisches Land) and Köln TV.
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