Nigerian singer Winny drops Commercial Break EP

Heralded by the ‘Suh Good’ single on 4 December, the collection is a potpourri of Afro-R&B, Afropop, and reggae.

The songs, deemed “beautiful distractions”, offer solace, joy, and even escape amidst life’s chaos, blending Winny’s signature Afro-fusion style with raw emotion and vivid storytelling.

A statement describes Commercial Break as a “poetic metaphor that redefines how we perceive both her artistry and love itself.” 

Thematically, the project captures love’s unpredictability, ranging from passion to distance, excitement to calmness. It also represents fleeting yet profound moments of affection, much like a commercial interrupting life’s regular programming.

“While she claims to offer a break from the mainstream Afrobeats sound, she simultaneously proves that her music is, in fact, a commercial masterpiece in its own right.”

An Apple Music Up Next alumna, Winny, born Winifred Ohili Adanu and raised in Benue State, cites Jamaican artists Chronixx and Kranium, and Afrobeats icon Wizkid as her influences. 

Winny is behind 2023’s eponymous debut album and recent singles ‘Lego’, ‘Take Me’, and ‘Ghetto Feels’.