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Nigerian vocalist and actress Anita Osikweme Osikhena, who recently changed her name to Kweme, has officially launched the creation of an innovative new genre of music she calls ‘Afroreggaeton,’ a fusion designed to embody her artistic dream and desire for a more energetic, expressive form of music.
This bold move comes after years of musical experimentation, introspection, and a desire to redefine her sound in a way that truly represents her inner self.She announced her new identity on social media earlier in the week.
Kweme has succeeded in building an impressive following within a short period, while exploring the reggae genre, which makes her position distinct.The ‘Gdzilla’ singer is a product of exploring creativity as an artiste which has put her in a unique position to pioneer and create a sub genre which will catapult her success, defining her essence & starting the journey to build a legacy.Little wonder, Afro Reggaeton has been born
‘Afroreggaeton’ is described by Kweme as “a genre that brings life to the soul,” a sound centered around versatility,, spiritual praise, and cultural synthesis. She views it as a peace, love, and unity movement and as a source of spiritual expression and life-affirming energy. “It’s a genre that allows artists freedom, audacity, and the space to be themselves,” she offers. “It’s about worshipping the Most High in a radical way with modern African rhythms and global appeal.”
Talking about being restricted to making a particular genre in her early days ‘’Early on, I struggled with conforming to the styles of music that society or the industry expected from me,” she said. “I often felt misunderstood when I sang in certain styles, and although I was told I needed an identity, I always knew who I was, a creative being determined to express myself to the fullest. So today, I’d like to officially announce my new name: Kweme.
