Artist: Qing Madi
Project Title: Barely Legal (EP)
Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Pop / Afro-Fusion
Release Date: May 29, 2026
Nigerian breakout star Qing Madi is set to make a major statement with her upcoming EP Barely Legal, a project that already looks destined to be one of the most talked-about releases of the year. Armed with an impressive lineup of established stars and fan favorites, the singer-songwriter appears ready to showcase both her artistic growth and her ability to command a heavyweight cast of collaborators.
The EP boasts an exciting feature list including Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Wande Coal, BNXN, Victony, Zinoleesky, Zlatan, Eemoh, and Rotimi — a collection of artists spanning different generations, styles, and markets across Africa and beyond.
Musically, Barely Legal is expected to explore a rich blend of Afrobeats, Afro-pop, and Afro-fusion influences, allowing Qing Madi to showcase the versatility, songwriting ability, and vocal maturity that have quickly made her one of the most exciting young artists in the Nigerian music scene. The title suggests a coming-of-age body of work — one that captures ambition, self-discovery, confidence, and the realities of stepping into a new phase of life and career.
At the center of it all is Qing Madi herself, whose emotive vocals, relatable songwriting, and natural charisma continue to separate her from her peers. With a feature list of this caliber supporting her vision, Barely Legal feels positioned as more than just another EP — it has the potential to become a defining project in her rapidly rising career.
A star-studded and highly anticipated body of work that could further establish Qing Madi as one of the leading voices of Afrobeats’ next generation.
You can listen to Qing Madi – Barely Legal (EP) here.
