Modola

Modola
Birth nameTemidola Awosika
Born (2005-04-17) 17 April 2005
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active2024–present
Labels
  • PG Records

Temidola Awosika, (born 17 April 2005), known professionally as Modola, is an Italian based Nigerian singer and songwriter. she rose to prominence in 2025 with the release of the song "Talk", which went viral online and peaked at number 59 on the TurnTable Top 100. On March 2025, she ranked number 7 on TurnTable 's NXT Emerging Top Artistes.[1]

Early life

Awosika was born on 17 April 2005 in Lagos State, Nigeria, to parents of Yoruba descent,[2] and grew up in Milan, Italy, where she studied Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences.[3][4]

Career

Modola began her music career in 2024, and that same year, she signed a deal with PG Records.[5][4] She gained recognition after the release of her 2025 single "Talk", which went viral on TikTok and debuted at number 59 on the Nigerian TurnTable 100 charts,on 27 March 2025,[6][7] number 55 on Top Streaming Songs,[8] accompanied by a music video.[9][10] Modola also performed at the 2025 Royal Albert Hall concert alongside Diamond Platnumz and Tiwa Savage,[11] held at the Royal Albert Hall on June 2025.[12] On 28 March 2025, she ranked at number 7 on TurnTable's NXT Emerging Top Artistes.[1] She cites artists such as Beyoncé, Micheal Jackson, and Rihanna as major influences on her style. Her style blends a sense of nostalgia with fresh, modern elements, reflecting and reinterpreting classic afrobeat influences.[13] Emmanuel Daraloye praised the song's production, called it a fire-cracker single.[14]

Modola released her debut extended play New Light On 31 July 2025 under PG Records.[15] The six-song project included the singles "Billing" and "No Stress," of which reached number 47 on the Tanzania Music Chart.[16] Reviewing for Premium Times, Friday Omosola described the ep as a balance of cohesion and versatility".[17]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US NG Top 100
[6] 		NG

Afropop[18]

TZ Top 100

[19]

"Talk"[20] 2025 — 59 46 — —
"No Stress" 2025 — — — 53 New Light
"Billing" — — — 47
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended play

List of EPs
Title Music Details Year Released
New Light
  • Released: 31 July 2025
  • Number of Tracks: 6
  • Label: PG Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2025

Tours

Supporting

  • Diamond Platnumz Tour (2025)

References

  1. ^ a b "TurnTable Charts | NXT Emerging Top Artistes". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  2. ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (16 February 2024). "Driven by Passion, Seasoned in culture, MODOLA aims for Global Dominance". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  3. ^ Muthamia, Kibaki (8 April 2025). "Meet Modola, Sassy 19yr old Star Eyeing the 'Queen of Afrobeat' Title". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b "MODOLA Is in Her Breakout 'Talk' Year". Daily Trust. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  5. ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (7 August 2025). "Ayra, Tems, Modola... five female voices taking Nigerian music global". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  6. ^ a b "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  7. ^ Harrison, Iyoha. "Modola – Nigerian artist carving her path with distinctive sound". Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  8. ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Streaming Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  9. ^ Mithika, Boniface. "Modola: Nigeria's Afrobeats star debuts video for hit song 'Talk'". tnx.africa. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  10. ^ "Modola unveils official video for debut single Talk - Expression Africa". 14 April 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  11. ^ Yusuf, Ayo (17 June 2025). "Diamond Platnumz, Modola thrill fans in an exclusive live performance at the London Royal Albert Hall". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  12. ^ Sanusi, Sola (6 August 2025). "Afrobeats Sensation Modola Delivers High-Energy Opening Act At London Concert With Diamond Platnumz - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  13. ^ Rapheal (29 February 2024). "I want my music to feel authentic and leave listeners". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  14. ^ Emmanuel, Daraloye (3 April 2025). "Music Review: 'Farò incetta di chiavacci' — TALK declares MODOLA a powerhouse and firecracker". Vanguard News. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  15. ^ Kan, Toni (31 July 2025). "Modola shines "New Light" on Afropop with genre-bending debut EP". The Lagos Review. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  16. ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (5 August 2025). "EP Review: MODOLA Is Contemplative & Fearlessly Defiant in the Long-Awaited PROJECT: New Light". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  17. ^ Omosola. "SPOTLIGHT: With 'New Light' EP, Modola eyes Afrobeats top spot". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  18. ^ "Top Afro-POP Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  19. ^ LHX, TRANSSION. "Top 100 Tanzania | Boomplay Music". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  20. ^ Boluwatife (2 April 2025). "Modola: The Afrobeat Star Ready to "Talk" and Take Over". LagosJump Radio. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
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