Apple Music: Latest ‘Africa Rising’ recipient is Nigerian-American Songwriting Sensation, Teledalase

Apple Music today announced Nigerian-American singer-songwriter, Teledalase, as the latest artist in its Africa Rising artist development program.

“I am deeply honoured and beyond excited to be chosen as the cover star for the latest African Rising Star feature,” she tells Apple Music. “This recognition means the world to me, and I’m incredibly grateful for the love and support that has fueled my journey.”

Taking inspiration from timeless artists like Bob Marley, Whitney Houston, Adele, Seinabo Sey, Jacob Banks and Sola Allyson, Teledalase’s sound is a journey of the soul.

She made her debut in 2022 with a series of singles showcasing her diverse sound, followed by the release of her first EP, The ones who didn’t die, Pt.1, further cementing her stay in the music industry.

“Africa is brimming with talent, and to be spotlighted among the voices shaping the future of our sound is truly humbling,” she tells Apple Music. “Thank you to everyone who believes in my craft, this is just the beginning!”

Teledalase’s Africa Rising feature comes just before the release of her highly anticipated new EP, The Bad Wife Has No Tongue, a deeply moving offering that will showcase her angelic vocal prowess.

The latest music from Teledalase, along with that of Africa’s hottest new artists, is available now on the Apple Music Africa Rising Playlist. Discover Africa Rising here: applemusic.com/africarising.

Apple Music’s Africa Rising is an exclusive artist development programme and companion playlist geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising talent and introducing the next generation of African superstars. Africa Rising alumni to date include: Omah Lay, Manu Worldstar, Tems, Amaarae, Ayra Starr, Yaw Tog, Blxckie and Nikita Kering. Africa Rising sees Apple Music select six artists every year who each receive a minimum of two months of editorial support across the Apple Music platform including a launch interview with Nadeska on Apple Music 1. Nadeska has also launched a new weekly Africa Rising feature on her show highlighting the hottest new artists on the continent.

Africa Rising is one of Apple Music’s many initiatives aimed at taking African talent to the world. Apple Music 1 is home to Africa Now Radio with host Nandi Madida which has featured interviews with some of the continent’s hottest artists such as Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Cassper Nyovest, Mr Eazi, Patoranking, Rayvanny, Kiddominant, Mayorkun, Fireboy DML, Adekunle Gold, Master KG, Yaw Tog, Blxckie, Nikita Kering, Buju, FAVE, Nomfundo Moh and Moliy.

Apple Music also selected Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter Tems as its Up Next artist in 2021, Nigerian Afropop star Rema in 2020, Grammy Award-winning Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy in 2019, and Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi as the first recipient in 2017. Up Next is Apple Music’s global emerging artist program.