Talk (Modola song)
| "Talk" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Modola | |
| from the EP New Light | |
| Released | February 21, 2025 |
| Genre | Afro pop |
| Length | 2:30 |
| Label |
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| Songwriter(s) | Temidola Awosika |
| Producer(s) | Isreal Elisha |
"Talk" is a single by Italian based Nigerian singer and songwriter Modola, It was released on 21 February 2025 through PG Records. "Talk" peaked at number 46 on TurnTable charts Top Afro-Pop Songs and number 59 on TurnTable Top 100.[1] It serves as the lead single from her debut extended play New Light.[2]
Background
In 2024, Modola secured a recording contract with PG Records, After a Tiktok freestyle, in 2025 Modola unveil her debut single.[3][4]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on April 11, 2025,[5] on Modola's Vevo account on YouTube and was directed by Olisa Mani. The video opens with a magazine cover of Modola, with the Title who is Modola.[6][7]
Critical reception and live performances
Talk received generally positive reviews from music critics. Writing for Vanguard, Emmanuel Daraloye praised the song's production, called it a fire-cracker single review saying "The vocals and sounds surely does have a reconnect to memory as though it’s something you have heard or can sing along while you listen."[8] In June 2025, Modola performed "Talk" at a concert by Diamond Platnumz; the event was held at the Royal Albert Hall.[9]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100) | 59 |
| Top Afro-Pop Songs (TurnTable)[10] | 46 |
| Official Streaming Songs (TurnTable)[11] | 55 |
References
- ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ Anthony (2025-08-09). "MODOLA's new Light EP: A 14-Minute journey into a budding Afrobeats sensation". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "MODOLA Is in Her Breakout 'Talk' Year". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ^ Boluwatife (2025-04-02). "Modola: The Afrobeat Star Ready to "Talk" and Take Over". LagosJump Radio. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ Mithika, Boniface. "Modola: Nigeria's Afrobeats star debuts video for hit song 'Talk'". tnx.africa. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "Modola unveils official video for debut single Talk - Expression Africa". 2025-04-14. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ "Modola Unveils Stunning Music Video For Debut Single 'Talk'". 2025-04-12. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ^ Emmanuel, Daraloye (2025-04-03). "Music Review: 'Farò incetta di chiavacci' — TALK declares MODOLA a powerhouse and firecracker". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ Yusuf, Ayo (2025-06-17). "Diamond Platnumz, Modola thrill fans in an exclusive live performance at the London Royal Albert Hall". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Top Afro-POP Songs". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "TurnTable Charts | Official Streaming Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2025-08-11.