In a world where music keeps changing and blending into new styles, one artist is standing out for all the right reasons: Onoola-sama. Based in Toronto, she’s making waves with her unique sound, mixing different genres and creating something fresh and exciting.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Onoola-sama’s music journey began with soft, dreamy tracks like “tangie’reen” and “magenta.” Her first EP, ode2me, gave listeners a calm, floaty vibe, perfect for relaxing and escaping into another world. Her voice was light, her beats were gentle, and she seemed to be all about soft Alt-R&B sounds. Just when people thought they knew what to expect, she flipped the script.
In late 2022, Onoola-sama dropped “B1TCH3S!” a bold and loud track that showed a completely different side of her. Instead of soft melodies, she came out with sharp, fast lyrics over big, bouncing beats. This song made it clear that she’s not here to fit into one box, but rather she’s here to make her own rules.
Her next project in 2023: I want what I want, brought all her different styles together. From fast, energetic beats to slow, dreamy tunes, she proved she could do it all. This mix of sounds from Vapor Trap to Bedroom Rap showed just how creative and flexible she could be, making her one of the most exciting new artists around.
In 2024, she kept that energy going strong. She released singles like “Myheartbreakparty,” “BRASH,” and “onoola-chan,” each one adding something new to her “super cool fun hot sexy” style. Then in September, she surprised everyone again with fujiBouyon, a 3-song pack inspired by Bouyon music from Dominica. This project blended Soca’s fun dance vibes with her own unique rapping and singing style. The standout track, “fêteRock*,” featuring rising rapper DEELA, became a party hit with its wild energy and catchy rhythm that makes you want to dance.
Her latest release, “tequila, gin & rum,” takes a different path once again. This time, she’s exploring alternative Hip-hop, showing she’s not afraid to try new things. No matter the style, Onoola-sama always finds a way to make it her own, proving she’s one of the most daring artists in the game right now.
Even though we don’t know much about her personal life, her music tells us everything we need to know: she’s bold, creative and not afraid to be different. For Nigerian artists in the diaspora, she’s an example of how far talent and originality can take you.
Onoola-sama’s story is just getting started, but one thing is clear, she’s here to stay, and she’s here to shake things up. If you haven’t heard her songs already, now’s the time to dive into her world of sound, here
