Nigerian singer and songwriter Solana has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist of the Month for October 2026, placing a spotlight on her distinctive sound and growing career.
The recognition comes as Solana continues to build her musical identity around Yorupop, blending Yoruba cultural influences with contemporary Afropop, R&B and electronic sounds. Her single “Okunkun”, produced with Killertunes, is the featured track for Spotify’s October EQUAL Africa campaign.
The spotlight arrives at an exciting time for the rising artist. Solana is set to release her upcoming single “O Ri Mi” on October 16, followed by her highly anticipated debut EP, “Girl From The West, Act I,” on November 6.
With her music gaining momentum and her unique artistic world taking shape, Solana’s EQUAL Africa recognition marks another major step in her journey to bringing her sound from the West to the world.
