Rising talent Ema Onigah has officially announced his forthcoming EP ITEM VII, scheduled to arrive on May 8, 2026. The project, expected to feature 7 tracks based on early listings, represents another significant step in the Cross River State-born artist’s deliberate career build-up, offering fans a deeper exploration into his evolving Afrobeats sound. Building on the momentum from recent singles such as “With You” (already available) and the earlier romantic offering “Ave Maria” — which narrates a heartfelt love story with vulnerable, devotional lyrics and clever metaphors — ITEM VII promises to further showcase Ema’s signature blend of emotive delivery, rhythmic complexity, and infectious melodies.
Artist Background & Context
Hailing from Cross River State and nurtured in Lagos church choir drumming, Ema Onigah seamlessly fuses traditional African rhythms with contemporary Afrobeats. His 2023 debut EP Dust Off garnered over a million streams, with the Ozedikus-assisted “DEY SO” peaking at No. 14 on Spotify Nigeria Top 50. He has also contributed as a songwriter to major acts including Tekno and Reekado Banks. In 2024, his signing with Gamma marked a key milestone for wider global reach.
With the May release window already packed with projects from acts like Jeriq, Adekunle Gold, and BNXN x Sarz, ITEM VII adds meaningful depth to the layer of promising independent and rising voices carving their space in Nigeria’s dynamic music ecosystem.
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