Young, fierce, and rewriting the rules, Nigeria’s rising star Qing Madi is basking in a moment of well-earned glory as her latest single ‘Ego’ surges past 50 million streams across all platforms.
Mary Ade, name for Qing Madi who was also the first Nigerian singer to become a playable game character, drop an official track for Riot Games’ blockbuster tactical shooter, VALORANT.
Qing Madi
In a heartfelt note to her fans, Qing Madi gushed:
“Thank you for almost 50 million streams on my new record Ego on all platforms… collaborating with Riot Games and being the first Nigerian singer to be a game character and have a song is a huge blessing. I reminisce starting off with ‘See Finish’ at the age of 16 and being unsure if I would fit in with the world’s definition of music… counting down a week till I’m 19 and I have too much to be grateful for. There is too much untold in my story and this new version of me is going to show the world why my name is QING. See you soon…”
And what a journey it’s been. VALORANT, a Riot Games’ genre-defining 5v5 character-based tactical shooter, has captivated millions worldwide with its high-stakes team battles and distinct Agents.
Qing Madi
Qing Madi
This year, for VALORANT’s Year 5 anniversary, Qing Madi’s Ego serves as the official anthem for the VAL5 Event Pass, an immersive celebration running through June 24th, packed with in-game goodies and the bold beats of Nigeria’s own queen-in-the-making.
At just 19, she’s the symbol of a new generation, genre-fluid, fearlessly experimental, and unapologetically rooted in her African pride.
Long may she reign.
