Known for her soulful and infectious energy, singer-songwriter, Nissi Ogulu, professionally known as Nissi is set to captivate audiences once again with her latest musical piece, Higher.
The sensational track promises to uplift and inspire listeners around the globe. It captures the singer cum fine artist’s exceptional vocal prowess and her empowering lyrics with its infectious beats and vibrant melodies.
Higher is an anthem of self-belief, resilience, and reaching for one’s dreams. Drawing from her personal experiences, the lyrics of the song encourage listeners to embrace the different stages of life while being hardworking.
The song’s uplifting message is complemented by Nissi’s powerful vocal delivery, carrying the listener on a journey of hope and self-discovery.
Sharing her thoughts on the song the stylish singer said: “This song is a song of strength to celebrate the human spirit, an anthem for anyone who has ever dared to dream and pushed beyond their limits. I want listeners to feel empowered and inspired to rise above any obstacles that they may face in life. Higher represents my journey, and I hope it resonates with others as well.”
The new record, which was released on Thursday, June 15 is available on all major streaming platforms.
Nissi is the granddaughter of Benson Idonije, ace radio broadcaster and first band manager of the late Fela Anikulápó Kuti. She is also the younger sister to Afrobeats artiste, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy.
A graduate of mechanical engineering, her foray started at age six, with her debut single, Pay Attention released in September 2016. She later released the official video directed by 2012 Stanley Kubrick Award winner, Labi Odebunmi.
Her third single titled Familiar, which was also released in 2016 was produced by Nigerian music producer, Chopstix. She released her Extended Playlist (EP) titled Ignite in 2020 and followed up with singles, Hold (2021), Gravity (2022), and Overthinking (2022).
In 2021, Nissi was one of the Jaguar Land Rover engineering teams that designed and put together the 2023 Range Rover Model and launched a charity NFT collection on the Binance NFT marketplace.
She also released a 3D animation short film titled The Satchel, where she worked in the roles of a director, producer, and composer created by her company, Creele Animation Studios.
