Qing Madi

For her eponymous debut EP, see Qing Madi (EP).
Qing Madi
Born
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma

(2006-07-01) 1 July 2006 (age 19)
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
OriginDelta State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Years active2022–present
Labels
  • JTON Music
Websiteqingmadi.com
YouTube information
Channel
Subscribers223 thousand
Views76.1 million
Last updated: 1 November 2024[needs update]

Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (born 1 July 2006),[1] professionally known as Qing Madi (/kɪŋ ˈmɑːdi/), is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and dancer.[2][3][4][5] 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.[6][7][8] Both songs were released as singles from Madi's debut extended play, Qing Madi (2023).[9][10]

Early life and education

Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma was born and raised in Benin City by her mother, along with her siblings. She is originally from Delta State.[11] 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.[12][13][14]

Career

On October 14, 2022, Madi released her breakout single "See Finish", which made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok.[citation needed] Sooner, she released three additional singles;[13] gaining her more recognition, and performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria.[15][16] Qing Madi's music genres have been noted as Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.[17][18]

In 2023, Qing Madi was chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June.[19][20][21][22][23][24][25] .On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single “Ole” featuring BNXN.[26]

The song made entry to multiple Apple Music charts[6][better source needed] and peaked at number 12 on the TurnTable Top 100.[27] "Ole" made its entry into the Official Afrobeats Chart, peaking at number 16 in August.[28][29] 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.[30][31][32] In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debut eponymous project when she was fourteen.[33]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Nominated work Results Ref
2025 The Headies Songwriter of the Year ChimAmanda Pearl Chukwuma - Vision (Qing Madi) Won [34]

Discography

Studio albums

List of Albums, with selected details
Title EP details
I am the Blueprint[35][36]

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Qing Madi[37]

Singles

References

  1. ^ a b c Adikwu, Marris (8 August 2024). "Qing Madi on Her Steady Rise to Fame and Charting Her Own Course". Billboard. Retrieved 9 August 2024.[dead link]
  2. ^ Marvelous, Kanyio (14 March 2023). "UPPER SPOTLIGHT: Qing Madi". The Upper Entertainment. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Who is Qing Madi". Starlogue. 13 January 2023. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  4. ^ Eze, Chinelo (8 May 2023). "Qing Madi: A Tale of Feminity and Independence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  5. ^ "QING MADI ON 49TH STREET'S SPOTLIGHT MONDAY". The49thStreet. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  6. ^ a b "TCL radio picks: Qing Madi's 'Ole' takes 3rd spot as Asake tops chart". TheCable Lifestyle. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Qing is Queen: a Young Starlet's Rise to Fame". The Teen Magazine. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Exclusive: Qing Madi Opens Up About Her Journey As An Artist And Representing Nigeria". TheThings. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Qing Madi Bares it All in New Single - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  10. ^ Watimajeun, Sunday (1 January 2025). "Rising Songstress Qing Madi was a Nigerian queen from benin city".
  11. ^ Sare, Watimagbo (2024). "Music Saved Me From Depression - Qing Madi". punchng.com. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  12. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (1 May 2023). "Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  13. ^ a b c "Fast-rising talent Qing Madi drops new single 'Why'". Pulse Nigeria. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  14. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (1 May 2023). "Qing Madi: How 16-Year-Old Artiste Tells Her Teenage Struggles With Music". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Qing Madi Mesmerizes Audience At 'Homecoming' In Lagos – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 15 April 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Qing Madi hits the 'Finish' line in style with her new music video". Attack The Culture. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  17. ^ Ju, Shirley (22 March 2023). "Rising Songstress Qing Madi talks Nigeria, Kendrick Lamar, Depression & New Music". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  18. ^ "Qing Madi, home coming and spectacular show - Starconnect Media". 15 April 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  19. ^ 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 27 June 2023.
  20. ^ Adebayo, Segun (11 June 2023). "Qing Madi emerges Spotify Africa Equal ambassador". Tribune Online. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Qing Madi Named Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador For June – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 10 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  22. ^ "Spotify inducts 17 year old singer Qing Madi into its EQUAL Africa programme". Pulse Nigeria. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  23. ^ "Spotify names Qing Madi EQUAL Africa artiste for June - P.M. News". Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  24. ^ Online, The Eagle (7 June 2023). "Nigerian musician becomes Spotify's 'EQUAL Africa' artiste for June -". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  25. ^ "Nigerian Rising Star Qing Madi Joins Spotify's Equal Africa Music Programme - The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  26. ^ Apple Inc. "Ole - Single by Qing Madi & BNXN". Apple Music. Apple Inc. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  27. ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  28. ^ "Official Afrobeats Charts". Official Chart. 10 September 2023.
  29. ^ "All Latest Songs by Qing Madi".
  30. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (12 January 2024). "Odumodu Blvck, Tyla, Qing Madi among Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of '24". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  31. ^ "Odumodublvck, Tyla, named Apple music's Africa rising stars 2024". NotjustOk. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  32. ^ Lesiba (12 January 2024). "Apple Music's Africa Rising introduces the Class of '24". HYPE. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  33. ^ Udoh, Ukpeme (16 January 2024). "Qing Madi: The Afrobeats Woman King". African Folder. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  34. ^ "Headies Award 2025 winners full list: Davido, Odumodu BLVCK, Tems, Rema and odas wey win for di 17th edition". BBC. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  35. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo. "I love making Afrobeats, but I'm more comfortable with R&B - Qing Madi". 31 January 2025. Pulse.ng. Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  36. ^ McNab, Kaitlyn. "Qing Madi on Her Debut Album I Am the Blueprint, Making Nigerian Girls 'Feel Heard,' and Predicting Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Setlist". www.teenvogue.com. Teen Vogue. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  37. ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (21 November 2023). "Qing Madi displays impressive talent on her debut EP". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  38. ^ Bukola (5 August 2023). "Qing Madi Releases Visual Of New Single 'Ole' Ft. BNXN". New Telegraph. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  39. ^ Zlatan Demon Ft. Qing Madi
  40. ^ Maas, Jennifer (2 June 2025). "'Valorant' Debuts Phoenix's NPC Sister, Mary Ade, With Qing Madi's New Song and Music Video 'Ego' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
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