Who Is…Gloria Maduka
Posted on Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 6:19 AMBy BellaNaija.com
Gloria Maduka is a unique international singer-songwriter. Her music and dance styles are influenced by mainstream pop rock infused with African elements. While a young teenager in Nigeria, Gloria began to perform in church to large audiences before departing for the US to further pursue her career in music and college degrees.
She has developed a unique trademark which is enhanced by her ability to also write and sing in Yoruba and Spanish. Her techniques with the conga, bongo, and djembe among other percussion instruments set her apart from other female artists. In spite of Maduka graduating Magna Cum Laude and being the only Honors student in her graduating class, she gave up law school in pursuit of her music dreams.
Gloria Maduka’s debut album, “Of Light and Angels” is an eclectic mix of Alternative Rock, Pop, Reggae, and Soul, with her unique style of delivery blending all the tracks on the album together. It is a testimony that anyone can go as far as they can dream. It is a very personal album that speaks about life and love experiences which showcase Maduka from the heart.
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Gloria Maduka – Wandering Away
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Something about lawyers and fashion, photography and arts…now singing just triggers that glamour. Love it
very glamorous and fashionable. im feeling her style. smart brain and beauty
class men. want to take her home to mama. so glam and effing gorgy
lawyer queen. queen lawyer.
Nice one…heard one of her songs on youtube, nice voice! but what’s up with the chain in ur hair love? a bit tacky, if you ask me…
Ehn but if you will praise somebody praise dem wella…I dont see anything wrong with her look. she has a wonderful carriage and shows fabuolousness
well dear, thank goodness we didnt ask you!
MY SENTIMENT EXACTLY MO. LMAOOOOOOO
Lmbo!!
mba dis tiki character. you sure say you no be hater. you seem to spread negativity on BN on many blogs, politic music fashion. abeg no diss me o. I just dey joke. she is very good and fine
My thoughts exactly.
thank God no one asked you
yayyyyy my gal Maduks! i see you darling. so so proud of you.
love thissss! keep it up, Gloria!
Guaranteed, I am ur number one biggest fan…..I feel some peace listening to you.
Gloria Maduka is fabulous.
http://www.emblemofbeauty.blogspot.com/
already in love with her. Big up sis
trust one nigerian to sha point out negativity;;; I like the whole exotic angelic soft vibe. like meditaranen. simple and classy beauty. and she fit sing without all the distractin tins
BEAUTIFUL SISTAH. You are STUNNING. this girl made me weep when I remembered my mom. we need more voices like dis
Gorgeous gal with a gorgeous voice. You are my new role model
art is what u make it. express urself. feeling the image swag beauty. this voice is precious. take care of it dearr
who is gloria maduka is the first question. second question is why am I just hearing about this girl. amazing voice and personality. BEAUTIFULLLL. I had to close my mouth. lol.
goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo girl u tooooooooooooooooo much.keep it up
WOW is all I can say. I really love this girl. Not a lot of pretty female artistes in nigeria (no offence)…this is a change
She is gorgeous! and she’s got a beautiful voice too. Good on you girl!
Gloria!!! I am your greatest FAN!! I love “wandering away”, so authentic,organic and soulful:) U rock!
Very subtle, sweet and soothing voice. ur head dey there o
Tiwa savage watch your back o lol
Am so proud of u cz ur makin africa proud. Luv ya
nigeria’s own alicia keys hehe
Gloria!!! You’ve always been very focused. Keep it up darlyn, keep the faith and all the best! Lotta love girl!!!
We went to the same secondary school and she has always been a performer> she was a popular member of the drama club and everyone liked her. It was obvious she would go far….well done miss
Very well put together. Keep doing Nigeria proud
Ay what secondary school did she go to? She looks very familiar. Great sound
She attended FGGC,oyo.
Her vocals are a little sharp and she seems to lack range, based on just this song. I’d need to hear another song to make an a complete critique, but she just seems OK to me.
On another note, I’m just curious to know exactly how she could be the only one in her graduating class to graduate with honors, which at some schools begin as low as 3.0. For most schools, it starts at 3.5, and I’m still in disbelief. Not to take anything from her cos graduating Magna is impressive. I just don’t believe she was the only one in her entire class (not department) unless they were like 20 or less.
One criticism I have is the lighting on the first pic. it’s not bad but it does not pop like the second pic which I am sure is the album cover. but the girl can sing and why should somebody lie about their achievements. it is just entertainment. appreciate it or leave it alone. it should not always only be negative things we are quick to say. my criticism is not even for the artist but the photography and even that is not too serious.
Ermm… Mrs Oversabi, there is a big difference between graduating with honors and being an honors student! The article specifically said HONOR STUDENT which means she took much more higher level content of course materials than her classmates basically they have more rigorous course load. They are also taught differently (its synanomous with ‘gifted class vs normal class’). So it is a big deal to be an honors student and still graduate with honors. While probably all the class graduated with honors but they were not honors students!
compared to the yeye music these days in nigeria and even the world she is very good. the song is soft and subtle and it is not just pangolo that is a good song. mscheew
Response to Dee-USA. Well in my Master’s program we did have a handful of people that graduated with honors, however you had to get a straight 4.0 to graduate in honors in the graduate program. That being said, it is possible.
If you know GLORIA MADUKA, this girl has such a sweet, humble spirit and she is very hardworking. And very giving of herself. I have followed her career for a few years on twitter. it is not fair to just try to tear people down. Haters are all over the world but naija haters are intense. Support your own sometimes. DAMN!
wow.. d only Magna Cum Laude in her class?
beauty brains and talent.. jst perfect.
Sighs… why don’t you guys just get it! Comprehension is the key here.
She was probably not the only one, but she is the only one that did it as an HONORS STUDENT!
@opeyemi,its FGGC Oyo!
Nice soft refreshing……a break from the noise that we are fed with on the airwaves these days in the name of music…I hope Nigeria will embrace her..since we’ve been infected with the one beat fits all kind of music on parade..with similar rhymes, chants…of Moet, hennessy and shake ur what have you..NICEE….NICEEEE I say again!
i just love the whole packaging. a great brand. i like u.
i love dis lady and her songs keep shining and God bless u xoxo.
make una free d babe abeg….i critic a lot but this one got me for real….I’M IMPRESSED PERIOD…….wonderrrrrring awayyyyy…..yesoooo!!
there are still people like her that has even a good voice like waje, omawumi, tiwa savage……..but for the fact that she is pursuing her career in the states…..she has a lot of opportunities about.
atleast she is assured of quality videos and music including worlwide exposure and tour
people like waje can be a storm in the states like rihana….it is only unfortunate that no one has told them the truth….
all she needs to do is to remove the pigin english from her music and write pure english songs….come to the states and look for a record label with her already made english songs…..
her nigerian ascertain would never be revealed while she sings just like gloria maduka
In response to Opeyemi, She went to FGGC Oyo