The future of Nigerian music just got a fresh voice. Qing Madi, the breakout star who grabbed the industry’s attention with Ole, has taken a bold step forward with her debut album, I Am The Blueprint.
“I am the architect of my own destiny. I am the Blueprint,” she declares. “The way music should be. This album is my story—the struggles, the triumphs, the journey. I Am The Blueprint is more than just music, it’s my legacy.”
Across 13 tracks, Qing Madi explores love and self-discovery with a depth beyond her years. She’s not chasing amapiano trends or packing the project with club-ready bangers. Instead, she leans into slow-to-midtempo soundscapes, letting her smooth, soulful vocals carry the weight of her emotions.
She sings about love’s highs and heartbreak’s lows with a songwriter’s precision. “I just love how wide and open love is, how different, dimensionally, it could get,” she says. “I feel like creating songs like these is very vital because you’re validating a lot of people’s feelings. And it can low-key be advice, because someone somewhere can be in a one-sided relationship where they’re just uncertain about a lot of things.”
This level of awareness, both of herself and the world around her, is what makes I Am The Blueprint feel like more than just an introduction. It’s a carefully curated self-portrait, a coming-of-age story told in melodies and lyrics.
The rollout has been deliberate. Before the album dropped, she teased fans with three singles—Favourite Psycho, Akanchawa, and Ali Bomaye—each offering a different shade of her artistry. And now, with the full project in hand, it’s clear Qing Madi isn’t just another rising act. She’s here to build something lasting.
This isn’t just about an album release—it’s a statement of intent. I Am The Blueprint is exactly what it says it is: a foundation, a template, a guide for what’s to come.
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