Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (born July 1, 2006), professionally known as Qing Madi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and dancer. She gained widespread recognition after her 2022 single "See Finish" and its 2023 follow-up, "Ole" (featuring Bnxn), went viral on TikTok, which later peaked at number one on the Uganda Top 100 Apple Music chart and number three on the Nigeria Top 100 Apple Music chart. Both songs were released as singles from Madi's debut extended play, Qing Madi (2023).
Early life
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma was born and raised in Benin City by her mother, along with her siblings. She is originally from Delta State. Pearl attended Negbenegbor International School in Benin City for her secondary education. She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.
Career
On October 14, 2022, Madi released her breakout single "See Finish", which made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok. Sooner, she released three additional singles; gaining her more recognition, and performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria. Qing Madi's music genres have been noted as Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.
In 2023, Qing Madi was chosen as the Spotify Africa Equal Ambassador for the month of June. On July 21, 2023, Qing Madi released the single "Ole" featuring Bnxn. The song made entry to multiple Apple Musiccharts and peaked at number 12 on the TurnTable Top 100. "Ole" made its entry into the Official Afrobeat Chart, peaking at number 16 in August.
In January 2024, alongside OdumoduBlvck, Bloody Civilian, and Tyla, Qing Madi was inducted into Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024. In an interview with African Folder, Madi revealed she wrote two songs on her debuteponymous project when she was fourteen.
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
- "See Finish" (2022)
- "Why" (2023)
- "Ole (featuring Bnxn)" (2023)
- “American Love” (2023)