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{{Short description|Nigerian singer (born 2006)}}
{{Short description|Nigerian singer and songwriter (born 2006)}}
{{For|her eponymous debut EP|Qing Madi (EP)}}
{{For|her eponymous debut EP|Qing Madi (EP)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Qing Madi
| name = Qing Madi
| image = Qingmadi.jpg
| image =
| caption = Qing Madi in 2023
| caption = Qing Madi’s insightful interview with The Guardian
| birth_name = Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma
| birth_name = Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma
| birth_place = [[Benin City]], [[Edo State|Edo]], Nigeria
| birth_place = [[Benin City]], [[Edo State|Edo]], Nigeria
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2006|07|01}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2006|07|01}}
| origin =
| origin = [[Delta State]], Nigeria
| genre = {{hlist|[[Afrobeats]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Soul music|Soul]]|[[R&B]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Afrobeats]]|[[Pop music|pop]]|[[Soul music|soul]]|[[R&B]]|[[alté]]}}
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Vocal music|Vocals]]|[[piano]]|[[Electronic keyboard|EK]]|[[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]]|[[drum machine]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|}}
| years_active = 2022{{ndash}}present
| years_active = 2022{{ndash}}present
| label = <nowiki>{{hlist|Jton Music|</nowiki>[[Sony Music Entertainment |Sony Music]]
| label = {{hlist|JTON Music|}}
| website = {{URL|qingmadi.com}}
| website = {{URL|qingmadi.com}}
| module2 = {{Infobox YouTube personality|embed=yes
| module2 = {{Infobox YouTube personality|embed=yes
| channels = [https://youtube.com/@qingmadi Qing Madi]
| channels = [https://youtube.com/@qingmadi Qing Madi]
| subscribers = 90.4 thousand
| subscribers = 223 thousand
| views = 22.7 million
| views = 76.1 million
| stats_update = 21 February 2024
| stats_update = 1 November 2024
}}
}}
}}
}}
'''Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma''' (born 1 July 2006),<ref>{{cite web|url =https://starlogue.com/person/qing-madi|title =Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, aka Qing Madi, real age and origin|website = Starlogue|access-date = February 20, 2024|archive-date = November 3, 2023|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20231103023352/https://starlogue.com/person/qing-madi|url-status = live}}</ref> known professionally as '''Qing Madi''', is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Emerging Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Qing Madi Releases Melodic New Single "Why" |url=https://flaunt.com/post/qing-madi-why |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=flaunt.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eze |first=Chinelo |date=2023-05-08 |title=Qing Madi: A Tale of Feminity and Independence |url=https://guardian.ng/life/qing-madi-a-tale-of-feminity-and-independence/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Qing is Queen: a Young Starlet's Rise to Fame |url=https://www.theteenmagazine.com/qing-is-queen-a-young-starlet-s-rise-to-fame |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Teen Magazine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-07 |title=Exclusive: Qing Madi Opens Up About Her Journey As An Artist And Representing Nigeria |url=https://www.thethings.com/exclusive-qing-madi-opens-up-about-her-journey-as-an-artist-and-representing-nigeria/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=TheThings |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=QING MADI ON 49TH STREET'S SPOTLIGHT MONDAY |url=https://the49thstreet.com/spotlight-monday-qing-madi/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The49thStreet |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marvelous |first=Kanyio |date=2023-03-14 |title=UPPER SPOTLIGHT: Qing Madi |url=https://www.theupperent.com/blog/upper-spotlight-qing-madi/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The Upper Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref> She gained initial recognition following the release of her hit single "See Finish" in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Qing Madi Bares it All in New Single - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/03/25/qing-madi-bares-it-all-in-new-single |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Tv |first=Bn |date=2023-06-20 |title=Qing Madi Opens Up About the Experience that led to 'See Finish' on the 'Jenni Speaks' Podcast |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/06/qing-madi-on-jenni-speaks-podcast/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-26 |title=Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music |url=https://fomoblog.com/2023/03/22/rising-songstress-qing-madi-talks-nigeria-kendrick-lamar-depression-new-music/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> She received wider recognition for her 2023 single "Ole" featuring [[Bnxn|BNXN]], peaking at number one and three on the Uganda and Nigeria Top 100 [[Apple Music]] respectively.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-12 |title=TCL radio picks: Qing Madi's 'Ole' takes 3rd spot as Asake tops chart |url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tcl-radio-picks-qing-madis-ole-debuts-as-asake-retains-top-spot/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=TheCable Lifestyle |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Qing Madi Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services |url=https://kworb.net/itunes/artist/qingmadi.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=kworb.net}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Uganda Apple Music Top Songs |url=https://kworb.net/charts/apple_s/ug.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=kworb.net}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Top 100: Uganda |url=https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/top-100-uganda/pl.b9e553253ed24c2a829c9c08209e5f67 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Apple Music |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 100: Nigeria |url=https://music.apple.com/bh/playlist/top-100-nigeria/pl.2fc68f6d68004ae993dadfe99de83877 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Apple Music |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma''' (born July 1, 2006),<ref name=":6">{{Cite magazine |last=Adikwu |first=Marris |date=2024-08-08 |title=Qing Madi on Her Steady Rise to Fame and Charting Her Own Course |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/qing-madi-afrobeats-new-ep-1235749194/ |access-date=2024-08-09 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> professionally known as '''Qing Madi''' ({{IPA-en|kɪŋ ˈmɑːdi}}),<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Yaba Left Online |author-link= |user=yabaleftonline |number=1830844006508409212 |date=September 3, 2024|title=“I swapped the K in King to Q for feminity purposes” — Qing Madi explains meaning of her name|location=Lagos, Nigeria |access-date=October 2, 2024 |link=https://twitter.com/yabaleftonline/status/1830844006508409212?t=wFcwrHNXP_zyworrhNYQuQ&s=19||url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002131631/https://x.com/yabaleftonline/status/1830844006508409212?t=wFcwrHNXP_zyworrhNYQuQ&s=19&mx=2 |archive-date=October 2, 2024}}</ref> is a [[Nigerian]] singer, dancer and songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marvelous |first=Kanyio |date=2023-03-14 |title=UPPER SPOTLIGHT: Qing Madi |url=https://www.theupperent.com/blog/upper-spotlight-qing-madi/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The Upper Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Who is Qing Madi |url=https://starlogue.com/person/qing-madi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103023352/https://starlogue.com/person/qing-madi |archive-date=November 3, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2024 |website=Starlogue|date=13 January 2023 }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Emerging Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Qing Madi Releases Melodic New Single "Why" |url=https://flaunt.com/post/qing-madi-why |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=flaunt.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eze |first=Chinelo |date=2023-05-08 |title=Qing Madi: A Tale of Feminity and Independence |url=https://guardian.ng/life/qing-madi-a-tale-of-feminity-and-independence/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-14 |title=QING MADI ON 49TH STREET'S SPOTLIGHT MONDAY |url=https://the49thstreet.com/spotlight-monday-qing-madi/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The49thStreet |language=en-US}}</ref> She gained widespread recognition after her 2022 single "See Finish" and its 2023 follow-up, "Ole" (featuring [[Bnxn]]).<ref name=":6" /> Both went viral on [[TikTok]], which later peaked at number one on the Uganda Top 100 [[Apple Music]] chart and number three on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music chart.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-12 |title=TCL radio picks: Qing Madi's 'Ole' takes 3rd spot as Asake tops chart |url=http://lifestyle.thecable.ng/tcl-radio-picks-qing-madis-ole-debuts-as-asake-retains-top-spot/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=TheCable Lifestyle |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Qing Madi Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services |url=https://kworb.net/itunes/artist/qingmadi.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=kworb.net}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Uganda Apple Music Top Songs |url=https://kworb.net/charts/apple_s/ug.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=kworb.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Qing is Queen: a Young Starlet's Rise to Fame |url=https://www.theteenmagazine.com/qing-is-queen-a-young-starlet-s-rise-to-fame |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Teen Magazine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-07 |title=Exclusive: Qing Madi Opens Up About Her Journey As An Artist And Representing Nigeria |url=https://www.thethings.com/exclusive-qing-madi-opens-up-about-her-journey-as-an-artist-and-representing-nigeria/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=TheThings |language=en}}</ref> Both songs were released as singles from Madi's debut extended play, ''[[Qing Madi (EP)|Qing Madi]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Qing Madi Bares it All in New Single - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/03/25/qing-madi-bares-it-all-in-new-single |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Tv |first=Bn |date=2023-06-20 |title=Qing Madi Opens Up About the Experience that led to 'See Finish' on the 'Jenni Speaks' Podcast |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/06/qing-madi-on-jenni-speaks-podcast/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-26 |title=Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music |url=https://fomoblog.com/2023/03/22/rising-songstress-qing-madi-talks-nigeria-kendrick-lamar-depression-new-music/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Early life and career ==
== Early life ==
Chukwuma was 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abiosun |first=Anjolaoluwa |date=2023-05-01 |title=Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music |url=https://thenet.ng/qing-madi-how-the-16-year-old-artiste-tells-her-teenage-struggles-with-music/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title=Fast-rising talent Qing Madi drops new single 'Why' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/fast-rising-talent-qing-madi-drops-new-single-why/vb7ffrd |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abiosun |first=Anjolaoluwa |date=2023-05-01 |title=Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music |url=https://thenet.ng/qing-madi-how-the-16-year-old-artiste-tells-her-teenage-struggles-with-music/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |language=en-US}}</ref>
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma was born and raised in [[Benin City]] by her mother, along with her siblings. She is originally from [[Delta State]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sare|first=Watimagbo|date=2024|title=Music Saved Me From Depression - Qing Madi|url=https://punchng.com/music-saved-me-from-depression-qing-madi/?amp|access-date=9 April 2024|website=punchng.com}}</ref> Pearl attended Negbenegbor International School in Benin City for her secondary education. She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abiosun |first=Anjolaoluwa |date=2023-05-01 |title=Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music |url=https://thenet.ng/qing-madi-how-the-16-year-old-artiste-tells-her-teenage-struggles-with-music/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title=Fast-rising talent Qing Madi drops new single 'Why' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/fast-rising-talent-qing-madi-drops-new-single-why/vb7ffrd |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abiosun |first=Anjolaoluwa |date=2023-05-01 |title=Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music |url=https://thenet.ng/qing-madi-how-the-16-year-old-artiste-tells-her-teenage-struggles-with-music/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Nigerian Entertainment Today |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Career ==
Qing Madi's first single, "See Finish" (2022), made its breakthrough primarily on [[TikTok]].<ref name=":1" /> As of 2023, she has released three singles<ref name=":2" /> and has been gaining prominence in the music industry; having performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-15 |title=Qing Madi Mesmerizes Audience At 'Homecoming' In Lagos – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/qing-madi-mesmerizes-audience-at-homecoming-in-lagos/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=Qing Madi hits the 'Finish' line in style with her new music video |url=https://www.attacktheculture.com/videos/qing-madi-hits-the-finish-line-in-style-with-her-new-music-video |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Attack The Culture |language=en-US}}</ref> Qing Madi's music genres include [[Afrobeat]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Soul music|Soul]], and [[R&B]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ju |first=Shirley |date=2023-03-22 |title=Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music |url=http://www.sheenmagazine.com/rising-songstress-qing-madi-talks-nigeria-kendrick-lamar-depression-new-music/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Sheen Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-15 |title=Qing Madi, home coming and spectacular show - Starconnect Media |url=https://starconnectmedia.com/qing-madi-home-coming-and-spectacular-show/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
On October 14, 2022, Madi released her breakout single "See Finish", which made its breakthrough primarily on [[TikTok]].<ref name=":1" /> Sooner, she released three additional singles;<ref name=":2" /> gaining her more recognition, and performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-15 |title=Qing Madi Mesmerizes Audience At 'Homecoming' In Lagos – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/qing-madi-mesmerizes-audience-at-homecoming-in-lagos/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-11 |title=Qing Madi hits the 'Finish' line in style with her new music video |url=https://www.attacktheculture.com/videos/qing-madi-hits-the-finish-line-in-style-with-her-new-music-video |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Attack The Culture |language=en-US}}</ref> Qing Madi's music genres have been noted as [[Afrobeat]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Soul music|Soul]], and [[R&B]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ju |first=Shirley |date=2023-03-22 |title=Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music |url=http://www.sheenmagazine.com/rising-songstress-qing-madi-talks-nigeria-kendrick-lamar-depression-new-music/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Sheen Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-15 |title=Qing Madi, home coming and spectacular show - Starconnect Media |url=https://starconnectmedia.com/qing-madi-home-coming-and-spectacular-show/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref>


In 2023, [[Spotify]] announced Qing Madi had been chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BrandIconImage |first=BrandIconImage |title=Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News: Qing Madi Steps into Spotify EQUAL Africa Spotlight |url=https://www.brandiconimage.com/2023/06/qing-madi-steps-into-spotify-equal.html |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebayo |first=Segun |date=2023-06-11 |title=Qing Madi emerges Spotify Africa Equal ambassador |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/?p=688213 |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-10 |title=Qing Madi Named Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador For June – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/qing-madi-named-spotify-africa-equal-ambassador-for-june/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-07 |title=Spotify inducts 17 year old singer Qing Madi into its EQUAL Africa programme |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/qing-madi-steps-into-the-spotify-equal-africa-spotlight/p35l7v5 |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify names Qing Madi EQUAL Africa artiste for June - P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/06/07/spotify-names-qing-madi-equal-africa-artiste-for-june/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=The Eagle |date=2023-06-07 |title=Nigerian musician becomes Spotify's 'EQUAL Africa' artiste for June - |url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/nigerian-musician-becomes-spotifys-equal-africa-artiste-for-june/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Eagle Online |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigerian Rising Star Qing Madi Joins Spotify's Equal Africa Music Programme - The Sauce |url=https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/thesauce/nigerian-rising-star-qing-madi-joins-spotifys-equal-africa-music-programme/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=www.capitalfm.co.ke}}</ref>
In 2023, Qing Madi was chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BrandIconImage |first=BrandIconImage |title=Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News: Qing Madi Steps into Spotify EQUAL Africa Spotlight |url=https://www.brandiconimage.com/2023/06/qing-madi-steps-into-spotify-equal.html |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebayo |first=Segun |date=2023-06-11 |title=Qing Madi emerges Spotify Africa Equal ambassador |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/?p=688213 |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-10 |title=Qing Madi Named Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador For June – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/qing-madi-named-spotify-africa-equal-ambassador-for-june/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-07 |title=Spotify inducts 17 year old singer Qing Madi into its EQUAL Africa programme |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/qing-madi-steps-into-the-spotify-equal-africa-spotlight/p35l7v5 |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify names Qing Madi EQUAL Africa artiste for June - P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/06/07/spotify-names-qing-madi-equal-africa-artiste-for-june/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=The Eagle |date=2023-06-07 |title=Nigerian musician becomes Spotify's 'EQUAL Africa' artiste for June - |url=https://theeagleonline.com.ng/nigerian-musician-becomes-spotifys-equal-africa-artiste-for-june/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=The Eagle Online |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nigerian Rising Star Qing Madi Joins Spotify's Equal Africa Music Programme - The Sauce |url=https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/thesauce/nigerian-rising-star-qing-madi-joins-spotifys-equal-africa-music-programme/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=www.capitalfm.co.ke|date=8 June 2023 }}</ref> On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single "Ole" featuring [[Bnxn]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.londondaily.news/vanguards-of-the-new-wave-five-african-teen-artists-to-know/|title=Vanguards of the new wave: Five African teen artists to know|work=[[London Daily News]]|date=17 July 2024|accessdate=17 July 2024|archive-date=17 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717083831/https://www.londondaily.news/vanguards-of-the-new-wave-five-african-teen-artists-to-know/}}</ref> The song made entry to multiple [[Apple Music]] charts<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> and peaked at number 12 on the [[TurnTable Top 100|''TurnTable'' Top 100]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=TurnTable Charts {{!}} Official Nigeria Top 100 |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=www.turntablecharts.com}}</ref> "Ole" made its entry into the [[Official Charts Company|Official Afrobeats Chart]], peaking at number 16 in August.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 September 2023 |title=Official Afrobeats Charts |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/afrobeats-chart/ |website=Official Chart}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ole by Qing Madi |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/qing-madi-ft-bnxn-ole/ |website=Official Charts}}</ref> In November 2023 she released a seven-track [[Qing Madi (EP)|self-titled EP]] that collected most of her recordings thus far.<ref name=":6" />


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In January 2024, alongside [[Odumodublvck|OdumoduBlvck]], [[Bloody Civilian]], and [[Tyla (South African singer)|Tyla]], Qing Madi was inducted into Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2024-01-12 |title=Odumodu Blvck, Tyla, Qing Madi among Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of '24 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/odumodu-blvck-tyla-qing-madi-among-apple-musics-class-of-24/pvldlr0 |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-12 |title=Odumodublvck, Tyla, named Apple music's Africa rising stars 2024 |url=https://notjustok.com/news/odumodublvck-tyla-named-apple-musics-africa-rising-stars-2024/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lesiba |date=2024-01-12 |title=Apple Music's Africa Rising introduces the Class of '24 |url=https://hypemagazine.co.za/2024/01/12/apple-musics-africa-rising-introduces-the-class-of-24/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=HYPE |language=en-GB}}</ref> In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debut eponymous project when she was fourteen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udoh | first=Ukpeme |date=2024-01-16 |title=Qing Madi: The Afrobeats Woman King|url=https://africanfolder.com/qing-madi-the-afrobeats-woman-king/ |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=African Folder |language=en-GB}}</ref>
On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single "Ole" featuring [[Bnxn]]. The song made entry to multiple [[Apple Music]] charts<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6" /> and peaked at number 12 on the [[TurnTable Top 100|Turntable Official Nigeria Top 100]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=TurnTable Charts {{!}} Official Nigeria Top 100 |url=https://www.turntablecharts.com/charts/1 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=www.turntablecharts.com}}</ref> On August 19, it made its entry into the [[Official Charts Company|Official Charts Afrobeats Chart]] and peaked at number 16.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 September 2023 |title=Official Afrobeats Charts |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/afrobeats-chart/ |website=Official Chart}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ole by Qing Madi |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/qing-madi-ft-bnxn-ole/ |website=Official Charts}}</ref>


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==Discography==
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In January 2024, alongside [[Odumodublvck|OdumoduBlvck]], [[Bloody Civilian|Blood Civilian]], [[Tyla (South African singer)|Tyla]], e.t.c, Qing Madi was inducted into the Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2024-01-12 |title=Odumodu Blvck, Tyla, Qing Madi among Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of '24 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/odumodu-blvck-tyla-qing-madi-among-apple-musics-class-of-24/pvldlr0 |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-12 |title=Odumodublvck, Tyla, named Apple music's Africa rising stars 2024 |url=https://notjustok.com/news/odumodublvck-tyla-named-apple-musics-africa-rising-stars-2024/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lesiba |date=2024-01-12 |title=Apple Music’s Africa Rising introduces the Class of ‘24 |url=https://hypemagazine.co.za/2024/01/12/apple-musics-africa-rising-introduces-the-class-of-24/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=HYPE |language=en-GB}}</ref> In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debut eponymous project when she was fourteen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udoh | first=Ukpeme |date=2024-01-16 |title=Qing Madi: The Afrobeats Woman King|url=https://africanfolder.com/qing-madi-the-afrobeats-woman-king/ |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=African Folder |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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===Extended plays===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"
|+List of EPs, with selected details
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| EP details
|-
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! scope="row"| ''[[Qing Madi (EP)|Qing Madi]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2023-11-17 |title=New EP: Qing Madi — Qing Madi |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/11/new-ep-qing-madi-qing-madi/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref>
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* Released: November 17, 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2023-11-21 |title=Qing Madi displays impressive talent on her debut EP |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-of-qing-madi-ep-by-rising-nigerian-singer-qing-madi/xedqdms |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
* Label: JTON Music
* Format: [[music download|Digital download]]
|}


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== Discography ==
=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
# "See Finish" (2022)<ref name=":1" />
* "See Finish" (2022)<ref name=":1" />
# "Why" (2023)<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
* "Why" (2023)<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
# "Ole" (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bukola |date=2023-08-05 |title=Qing Madi Releases Visual Of New Single 'Ole' Ft. BNXN |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/qing-madi-releases-visual-of-new-single-ole-ft-bnxn/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}</ref>
* "Ole (featuring [[Bnxn]])" (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bukola |date=2023-08-05 |title=Qing Madi Releases Visual Of New Single 'Ole' Ft. BNXN |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/qing-madi-releases-visual-of-new-single-ole-ft-bnxn/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}</ref>
* “American Love” (2023)<ref>[https://tunesloaded.com/music/qing-madi-american-love-acoustic/ Amererican Love Acoustic]</ref>


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'''Extended Plays'''
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# "Qing Madi" (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2023-11-17 |title=New EP: Qing Madi — Qing Madi |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/11/new-ep-qing-madi-qing-madi/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2023-11-21 |title=Qing Madi displays impressive talent on her debut EP |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-of-qing-madi-ep-by-rising-nigerian-singer-qing-madi/xedqdms |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 18:52, 22 November 2024

For her eponymous debut EP, see Qing Madi (EP).
Qing Madi
Birth nameChimamanda Pearl Chukwuma
Born (2006-07-01) 1 July 2006 (age 18)
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
OriginDelta State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Years active2022–present
Labels
  • JTON Music
Websiteqingmadi.com
YouTube information
ChannelsQing Madi
Subscribers223 thousand
Total views76.1 million
Last updated: 1 November 2024

Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (born July 1, 2006),[1] professionally known as Qing Madi (/kɪŋ ˈmɑːdi/),[2] is a Nigerian singer, dancer and songwriter.[3][4][5][6][7] She gained widespread recognition after her 2022 single "See Finish" and its 2023 follow-up, "Ole" (featuring Bnxn).[1] Both went viral on TikTok, which later peaked at number one on the Uganda Top 100 Apple Music chart and number three on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music chart.[8][9][10][11][12] Both songs were released as singles from Madi's debut extended play, Qing Madi (2023).[13][14][15]

Early life

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Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma was born and raised in Benin City by her mother, along with her siblings. She is originally from Delta State.[16] Pearl attended Negbenegbor International School in Benin City for her secondary education. She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.[17][18][19]

Career

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On October 14, 2022, Madi released her breakout single "See Finish", which made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok.[14] Sooner, she released three additional singles;[18] gaining her more recognition, and performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria.[20][21] Qing Madi's music genres have been noted as Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.[22][23]

In 2023, Qing Madi was chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June.[24][25][26][27][28][29][30] On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single "Ole" featuring Bnxn.[31] The song made entry to multiple Apple Music charts[8][9][10] and peaked at number 12 on the TurnTable Top 100.[32] "Ole" made its entry into the Official Afrobeats Chart, peaking at number 16 in August.[33][34] In November 2023 she released a seven-track self-titled EP that collected most of her recordings thus far.[1]

In January 2024, alongside OdumoduBlvck, Bloody Civilian, and Tyla, Qing Madi was inducted into Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024.[35][36][37] In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debut eponymous project when she was fourteen.[38]

Discography

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Extended plays

[edit]
List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Qing Madi[39]

Singles

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Adikwu, Marris (2024-08-08). "Qing Madi on Her Steady Rise to Fame and Charting Her Own Course". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  2. ^ Yaba Left Online [@yabaleftonline] (September 3, 2024). ""I swapped the K in King to Q for feminity purposes" — Qing Madi explains meaning of her name" (Tweet). Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Marvelous, Kanyio (2023-03-14). "UPPER SPOTLIGHT: Qing Madi". The Upper Entertainment. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  4. ^ "Who is Qing Madi". Starlogue. 13 January 2023. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Emerging Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Qing Madi Releases Melodic New Single "Why"". flaunt.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "QING MADI ON 49TH STREET'S SPOTLIGHT MONDAY". The49thStreet. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  8. ^ a b "TCL radio picks: Qing Madi's 'Ole' takes 3rd spot as Asake tops chart". TheCable Lifestyle. 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  9. ^ a b "Qing Madi Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  10. ^ a b "Uganda Apple Music Top Songs". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  11. ^ "Qing is Queen: a Young Starlet's Rise to Fame". The Teen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  12. ^ "Exclusive: Qing Madi Opens Up About Her Journey As An Artist And Representing Nigeria". TheThings. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  13. ^ "Qing Madi Bares it All in New Single - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  14. ^ a b c 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.
  15. ^ "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  16. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2024). "Music Saved Me From Depression - Qing Madi". punchng.com. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ a b c "Fast-rising talent Qing Madi drops new single 'Why'". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "Qing Madi Mesmerizes Audience At 'Homecoming' In Lagos – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  21. ^ "Qing Madi hits the 'Finish' line in style with her new music video". Attack The Culture. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  22. ^ Ju, Shirley (2023-03-22). "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  23. ^ "Qing Madi, home coming and spectacular show - Starconnect Media". 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  24. ^ BrandIconImage, BrandIconImage. "Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News: Qing Madi Steps into Spotify EQUAL Africa Spotlight". Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  25. ^ Adebayo, Segun (2023-06-11). "Qing Madi emerges Spotify Africa Equal ambassador". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  26. ^ "Qing Madi Named Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador For June – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  27. ^ "Spotify inducts 17 year old singer Qing Madi into its EQUAL Africa programme". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  28. ^ "Spotify names Qing Madi EQUAL Africa artiste for June - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  29. ^ Online, The Eagle (2023-06-07). "Nigerian musician becomes Spotify's 'EQUAL Africa' artiste for June -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  30. ^ "Nigerian Rising Star Qing Madi Joins Spotify's Equal Africa Music Programme - The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  31. ^ "Vanguards of the new wave: Five African teen artists to know". London Daily News. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  32. ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  33. ^ "Official Afrobeats Charts". Official Chart. 10 September 2023.
  34. ^ "Ole by Qing Madi". Official Charts.
  35. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2024-01-12). "Odumodu Blvck, Tyla, Qing Madi among Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of '24". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  36. ^ "Odumodublvck, Tyla, named Apple music's Africa rising stars 2024". NotjustOk. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  37. ^ Lesiba (2024-01-12). "Apple Music's Africa Rising introduces the Class of '24". HYPE. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  38. ^ Udoh, Ukpeme (2024-01-16). "Qing Madi: The Afrobeats Woman King". African Folder. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  39. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-11-17). "New EP: Qing Madi — Qing Madi". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  40. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (2023-11-21). "Qing Madi displays impressive talent on her debut EP". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  41. ^ Bukola (2023-08-05). "Qing Madi Releases Visual Of New Single 'Ole' Ft. BNXN". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
  42. ^ Amererican Love Acoustic
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