Soulful Singer Mary Akpa to perform at Omenka Gallery in February
by NEWS
On February 4, 2018, international artiste Mary Akpa will perform at Omenka Gallery. Born in Nigeria and raised in Southern California, Mary Akpa brings a blend of grounded freedom to her music—a seamless blend of soul, jazz, electronic, and African influences. At the age of 18, she was discovered by Arista/La Face records, ultimately becoming lead singer and songwriter for an all-girl band. Akpa spent time touring both domestically and internationally, including performances in Germany, Istanbul, France, and Iraq. She’s written with and for numerous artistes, recording 2 jazz albums, and 2 electronic/downtempo albums, as well as released her debut EP, ‘Brave’
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