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J’Dess Taps Into Her Igbo Roots With New Seven-Track EP “ALA”
Nigerian singer-songwriter J’Dess releases her seven-track EP titled ALA, exploring themes of motherhood, growth, and identity with features from The Cavemen., Waje, and Zoro.
Need to refresh your music playlist? J’Dess has got something for you, and this time, it’s a whole new album. The singer-songwriter has delivered a seven-track EP titled ALA, leaning directly into her roots to create a body of work grounded in culture and live instrumentation.
Drawing inspiration from Ala—the Igbo goddess of the earth, life, and foundation—J’Dess uses the collection to explore themes of identity, love, growth, motherhood, and self-discovery. Speaking on the concept behind the project, she shared:
ALA — earth. Life. Motherhood. The foundation from which everything grows. Inspired by Ala, the Igbo goddess of the earth and life, ALA is a seven-track journey through the things that ground us and the experiences that shape us. It is about love that nurtures, the lessons that come with growth, the strength of motherhood, and the gift of discovering your voice and allowing your talent to speak. Seven songs. Seven seeds. One story — ...