Filmaker Obi Emelonye’s niece, Uchechi is set to release a new single, ‘Little Blackbird.’
Having been exposed globally, living in multiple countries, and experiencing many cultures including growing up in a few white-dominated spaces, Uchechi Emelonye decided to write a song about her experiences as she turns 18.
The song, ‘Little BlackBird’ according to the multi-talented singer, arranger, composer, and writer was further developed to not only express her experience but also the experience of other beautiful black girls she had come across.
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“I started having more conversations about this and realised I was not the only one who felt this way and even if we had varying degrees of experiences the unifying message is that we should always love who we are,” she said.
Explaining what fans should expect of the ‘Little BlackBird’ video, she said, “ They should expect a cinematic experience that will leave them feeling emotions they did not know they had. Anyone who watches the video is either a BlackBird themselves or cares for and has a BlackBird in their life. Therefore, they should expect to resonate with the lyrics and the visuals. It details a vivid story with many interconnecting themes and characters. The Grandma telling the story of the Little BlackBird represents all the generations that gave us life before, the little girl who grows up to do what she wants despite the adversity represents all of us in the present trying to achieve our dreams in the world today. Finally, all the amazing women presented on the wall represent the infinite prospects of what we can achieve.”
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