Five Minutes with...Lady Donli
17 February 2020, 08:00
Photography by
Chris Almeida
One of the stars of Nigeria’s Alté scene - which is leading the way for progressive, cross-pollinated sounds and an inclusive approach to music in Lagos and beyond - Lady Donli is riding high with the release of her debut record Enjoy Your Life. We catch up with her for a shoot as she prepares for an exciting 2020.
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