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African Girl Group ‘SHiiKANE’ Announce East African Media Tour

By satisfashionug | March 14, 2018

Africa’s leading girl–group, based in Nigeria SHiiKANE is releasing their latest smash hit single titled ANSWER ME in East Africa, in preparation for their upcoming media tour in the region. Renowned for their slew of hit songs including: “Oga Police”, “Zuga” and “Loke”; SHiiKANE also announces their plans to release their debut album.

Listen to ANSWER ME on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-89887373/answer-me-1

ANSWER ME is written by SHiiKANE and produced by Dr. Amir who perfectly delivers on Ghanaian Tonga sounds with an R&B fusion in the song. The single is set to feature in SHiiKANE’s debut album slated for release in May 2018. Speaking of their East African release and plans, the group says, “We are focusing on East Africa as it has always been a place close to our hearts. Since the release of “Oga Police” – one of our biggest hits, we have been receiving so much love from East Africa and Tanzania in particular. With “Answer Me” we officially launch in East Africa and confirm that we are planning on hosting major concerts and promotional tours in the region.”

It’s not SHiiKANE’s first time to touch on East Africa. Their label M.A. Records were the first to take Tanzanian megastar: Diamond Platinumz to the UK for a concert alongside Alikiba and Professor Jay. SHiiKANE says, “It was the first time we had done something that big and from then we fell in love with East African music.” Their upcoming album will be supported by the planned East African tour, under which they intend to work with their favorite East African acts including Harmonize, Alikiba, Vanessa Mdee, Sauti Sol and Muthoni Drummer Queen.

SHiiKANE’s ultimate mission is to conquer Africa. They conclude: “We want to help put African music in the mainstream and make the industry recognize African women the same way they do for men. And to the ladies; it is possible to be successful no matter where you come from.” They have previously released two mixtapes: “SHiiKANE touched This” (2009) and “Paradise on Saturn” (2011). They have also scored several collaborations with top African acts including their Nigerian counterparts: Orezi, Harrysong, Oritse Femi and with Ghanaian BET-award winning dancehall artiste Stonebwoy. They have also toured with global stars heavyweights: Dbanj and Tekno.

EDITORS’ NOTES

Comprising of twins: HRH Shay, Princess Annamay and sister Baby-Kay, SHiiKANE is among Africa’s leading and international female groups. They were born and raised in London, UK and now they are residing back home in Nigeria. Starting their professional music career by releasing their debut Mixtape “SHiiKANE Touched This” in 2009, the group has since made strides and are now the CEO’s of their own Record label “Mama A Records”. The group has been nominated for numerous awards and gone on to win Best UK African Female at the BEFFTA Awards 2016, Best Artist at the Chub Magazine Awards 2016 and IVEHS Award 2016 Recognition of Contribution. Apart from music, SHiiKANE are involved in a number of charitable causes via their foundation called “Anthonias Children’s Foundation” – set up in honor of their late mother.

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MORE SHiiKANE VIDEOS:

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