Rising star FAVE shares vibrant music video for new hit single “Controlla”
Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave, a rising star in the next generation of “no genre” musicians, releases "Controlla," a track that delves into love's most toxic traits over a beat produced by Saszy (Wizkid, Not3s, TiwaSavage) & additional production by Niphkeys (BNXN, Zlatan, Naira Marley)). Like Fave, the song is playful and follows the story of someone desperate to control their partner, only to realise they were the ones being controlled all along. Always two steps ahead, Fave is taking over the scene with her standout voice, catchy hooks, and impeccable production, making her a force to be reckoned with. Earlier this month, Davido and Fave made waves with the release of a vibrant video for their collaboration "Kante," a dancehall-inspired track featured on Davido's fifth studio album. With a staggering 53 million combined streams already, the song continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Fave press shot
Fave's (derived from her real name, Godsfavour) minute-long Twitter videos took the music community in her homeland by storm during the early days of lockdown, marking the birth of a star. As the middle child of three sisters, she has spent the past two decades living in both Eastern and South-Western Nigeria, beginning her musical journey at the age of six. Before her internet fame in 2020, Fave was, and still is, pursuing a degree in Law. As her songs gained popularity, attending school became increasingly challenging, prompting Fave to adopt various disguises to blend in. Musically, Fave is a versatile artist who has dabbled in Dancehall, Afropop, Afrobeats, Dance, and R&B, considering herself a "no genre" girl. Her poetic lyrics often stem from an opening line, with the rest of the story unfolding naturally. She skillfully conveys vulnerability and courage in her music, blending a range of emotions into high-tempo drum progressions. In 2022, just months after her chart-topping debut hit "Baby Riddim" taken from her debut EP, Fave won the "Rookie of the Year" award at the Headies. She also received multiple nominations for “Best New Artist” and "Most Promising Artist at the Afrima Awards and Soundcity Music Awards, solidifying her status as a rising star in the music industry.
Fave refuses to tread familiar paths in her creative journey. Youthful and endlessly curious, she's constantly evolving, absorbing, and honing her craft. She challenges you not to underestimate her potential. Despite being in the early stages of her career, she's already garnered support from influential platforms like Wonderland and Okay Africa, with collaborations with the likes of Davido, Tay Iwar, Simi, Soundz under her belt. With a fire in her heart and a determination to innovate, she's poised to captivate the industry in the blink of an eye.
Fave “Controlla” single cover art
