The Shine is Mannie Tseayo’s second offering of the year and what seems like a stellar output from the young Nigerian star. The shine starts with a chant/mantra that puts you in an upbeat mood over traditional wind instruments that pay homage to her TIV origins, while the smooth percussions linger with a rugged hip-hop core.
Mannie Tseayo weaves crafty lyricism in her verses as she sings, “And if it’s gon mean something to me, I’ve got lots of places to be.” Not only do the lyrics, but the sonics speak highly of “The Shine” as a heavy-hitting record, with production from Scxrface, who does a stellar piece. The shine encapsulates Mannie Tseayo’s trajectory and mass appeal in her creativity.
Mannie’s performance on “The Shine” is a confident leap forward, showcasing her artistry as a genre-fusing creator. Her sharp delivery rides the beat with purpose, making it clear that her sound is here to stay. Following her previous release earlier this year, “The Shine” cements Mannie Tseayo’s rising status and creative momentum as one of the most exciting emerging artists from Nigeria to watch.
