You Need To Listen To Niniola’s Flawless Debut Album ‘This Is Me’

On this rainy Tuesday morning, the music gods have decided to smile upon us! Niniola‘s highly-anticipated debut album This Is Me is here – four days earlier than we were expecting – and it’s even better than we hoped it would be.

While her exceptional lead singles “Maradona” and “Sicker” solidified her status as the undisputed queen of afro-house, This Is Me proves Niniola has a lot more tricks up her sleeve.

One of the best debuts we’ve had in years

The album’s brilliant opening track “Moyo” sets the tone for the rest of the listening experience. Produced by Mavin Records’ Johnny Drille, the pop-rock ballad not only shows off the incredible voice you’ll be hearing for the remaining 12 tracks but reveals an artiste who clearly refuses to be put in a box.

But no need to worry, if you fell in love with Niniola for her afro-house bangers, the album still offers that up aplenty. “Bale” featuring Terry Apala, “Dola” and “Gbohun” find the singer in her element, offering up welcome variations on a genre that still has a lot to offer.

All the producers also do great work but Sarz is the standout, proving on “Maradona”, “Saro” and “Magun” that he and Niniola are a match made in music heaven. So, as debut albums go, This Is Me is honestly one of the best we’ve had in years – now let’s just hope it’s as successful as it deserves to be.