VIP ACCESS is a Music & Culture podcast by Anyiko Owoko spotlighting Africa’s most promising talent and creatives. This podcast grants you a front row pass into timeless interviews while providing a platform for rising as well as established artists across the continent. Since launching in 2018, Anyiko has interviewed over 80 African music stars.
VIP ACCESS is a Music & Culture podcast by Anyiko Owoko spotlighting Africa’s most promising talent and creatives. This podcast grants you a front row pass into timeless interviews while providing a platform for rising as well as established artists across the continent. Since launching in 2018, Anyiko has interviewed over 80 African music stars.
Born in Nairobi and hailing from the Nilotic tribes of Kenya, Adelaide singer, rapper, and producer Elsy Wameyo embraces her cultural heritage through her 2022 groundbreaking EP 'Nilotic' and will continue on the journey this year with the release of her LP 'Saint Sinner' - scheduled for release later on in the year. "Sinner" and "Piny Lara" singles have already been released as a lead up to this anticipated project.
Her soulful rhythms and impressive production lay the foundation for energetic and insightful lyrics, which pose questions to current societal boundaries and perceptions.
Self-producing her own work and exploring new production techniques has led Elsy Wameyo to find her own style and control in sonic direction. This approach compliments a fusion of gospel and traditional sacred sounds that shape Elsy’s musical vision, alongside a force of contemporary hip-hop and R&B influences.
Previously, Elsy has shared stages with artists such as Sampa the Great, Genesis Owusu, Ruel and Adrian Eagle. She adds to this with previous festival appearances at Groovin’ The Moo, St Jerome's Laneway Festival, and her hometown Adelaide’s WOMAD. Most recently, Elsy took her 7-piece band to Strawberry Fields, followed by a special VIVID LIVE show alongside Mo’Ju and two special debut appearances at Dark Mofo. She finished her debut tour whilst also touring nationally with the Hilltop Hoods.
Her forthcoming album ‘Saint Sinner’ is a story of redemption, a search for discipline and meaning in a world seemingly devoid of it ...
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