Afro-Pop’s rising star, Nelly Baradi, confidently steps into the spotlight with her captivating debut single, ‘Wake Up’. After lending her breathtaking vocals to chart-topping tracks by Timaya, Peruzzi, Mohbad, Seyi Vibez, and Bella Shmurda, Nelly emerges with a sound that’s all her own, a seductive fusion of sultry melodies and vibrant Afrobeats rhythm.

‘Wake Up’ offers a lush introduction to Nelly’s artistry: a sensual, mid-tempo exploration of desire, intimacy, and the magnetic pull of new romance. Her velvet-smooth voice glides through warm textures and layered percussion, delivering each line with emotional depth and effortless authenticity, hallmarks of a solo artist ready to claim her space.

Hailing from Nigeria, Nelly Baradi is a singer-songwriter celebrated for her enchanting voice and evocative lyricism. With a style rooted in Afrobeats and infused with a distinct Pop sensibility, her music navigates love, longing, and vulnerability with grace and power. Her impressive career as a background vocalist includes contributions to beloved tracks such as Seyi Vibez’s ‘Saro’, ‘Chance (Na Ham)’, ‘Man of the Year’, and Mohbad’s ‘Peace’, ‘Ask About Me’, and ‘Blessing’. She also made a standout appearance on the hit collaboration ‘Dirty’ with Oxlade, Kohdee, and Kemuel.

Speaking about her debut, Nelly shares: “This song is a gentle call to connection, an open invitation into my world. I want people to feel the intimacy and vulnerability I poured into it.”

Now signed to Troniq Inc, Nelly Baradi is poised to redefine Afro-Pop with heartfelt storytelling and soul-stirring melodies. ‘Wake Up’ is now available on all major streaming platforms. Listen here