Rising Lagos-based Afro-fusion singer and songwriter Solana has officially released her deeply reflective new single, “Okunkun,” featuring the acclaimed producer and artist Killertunes. Distributed worldwide via ONErpm, the track is a brilliant display of emotional storytelling, steering listeners into a spiritual space centered on resilience, grace, and inner peace.
Born Ogunlana Oluwabusolami Habibat, Solana has steadily carved out a distinct niche within the contemporary music landscape. Her artistry is built entirely around honesty, vulnerability, and lived experience, resulting in a versatile sound that moves fluidly between Afropop, R&B, dancehall, and Afrobeats. With “Okunkun,” she turns her focus inward, exploring the profound journey of moving through uncertainty without losing one’s faith or peace of mind.
Sung largely in her native Yoruba tongue, “Okunkun”—which translates to “Darkness”—uses the concept of night as both a physical image and an emotional reality. The record opens in a lonely, uncertain space where pressure, instability, and emotional distance threaten to overwhelm. Rather than surrendering to fear or despair, Solana approaches the song like a quiet, intimate prayer, asking for light, divine protection, and clear direction.
The track carries strong spiritual undertones, capturing the raw essence of placing total trust in God while navigating life’s most challenging chapters. Lyrics centered on prayer, grace, and divine understanding bring a soothing warmth to the song’s heavier reflections. Killertunes’ masterful, atmospheric production creates ample room for these deep emotions to breathe, beautifully blending soulful Afro-fusion textures with a calm, meditative pace that mirrors the song’s introspective themes.
“I wrote ‘Okunkun’ from a very honest place,” Solana shares, opening up about the inspiration behind the release. “Sometimes life feels heavy and uncertain, but even in those moments, I still try to hold on to peace and faith. I wanted the song to feel like a quiet conversation with yourself and with God.”
By pairing Solana’s vulnerable songwriting with Killertunes’ top-tier production, “Okunkun” delivers a powerful anthem of hope that transcends regular studio records, offering a source of comfort to anyone searching for light in moments of darkness.
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Ogunlana Oluwabusolami Habibat, known professionally as Solana, is a Lagos-based Afro-fusion singer and songwriter. Celebrated for her sonic versatility and deeply personal lyricism, Solana seamlessly blends elements of Afropop, R&B, and Afrobeats to create honest, soul-stirring music rooted in her unique perspective and cultural heritage
