The Journal
Her journey, new music, behind-the-scenes, and what’s coming next.
The story so far
From a breakout single in Juba to the wider African stage. Follow the journey.
The breakout
Launched her career with "Mata Futu", quickly becoming one of East Africa's most distinctive new voices.
Dugu Kas
Released the fan-favourite "Dugu Kas" and built a loyal following across South Sudan and Uganda.
Award winner
Won Best Female Artist of the Year at the South Sudan Talent Youth Awards (SSTYA).
Going cross-border
"Tonight" with John Blaq, "Muhaba" with Cindy and more. Collaborations that took her sound across East Africa.
Good Energy + a TikTok first
Released "Good Energy" with Kenya's Arrow Bwoy, and became the first South Sudanese female artist to pass 400K followers on TikTok.
One million views
"Du Nhom Maar" passed 1M views on YouTube, reported as a first for a South Sudanese female artist.
Going international
Teamed up with Nigeria's Olakira on "Tai" (Arabic for "mine"), her step onto the wider African stage.
Recent collaborations
The cross-border records that grew her sound, pinned to the wall.
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You’re part of the story
Over a million fans are already on this journey, the most-followed South Sudanese artist and counting. Jump in.