Posted on March 7th, 2010 by Ovie O

Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to one HELL of a singer who goes by the name, Smiley! I’ve had her songs for over a month, but I’ve been looking for a “perfect time” to post them up for you guys to listen and critique. However, I’ve only just realised that there’s no such thing as a “perfect time” for timeless music. I had to communicate directly with her just to be sure she’s fully Nigerian at heart and reps the Motherland (she dey rep us heavy!!!).

Smiley, whose real name is Giovanna Akindele, was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, but she grew up in Lagos. She attended Estaport Primary School, Gbagada, and Federal Govt College, Ijaniki before moving to Manchester, England at the age of 13 where she’s been performing ever since (now, she’s 19).

Listen to these songs and tell me you’re not wowed by her singing ability. She particularly tore up the classic song “Flying Without Wings.” You can tell I’m very very impressed. What are your thoughts on this precocious talent?

*O.O*

tosinaded@:

i realy pity her, but what the fck was she thinking na

funkybaby:

(cos she seems to have a good voice).