15/01/2024
In the studio at Maadi Town Mafia Records, leans into the mic. The atmosphere is charged, but it’s a familiar kind of electricity. It’s the same energy that courses through the streets of Maadi and Imbaba – neighbourhoods that have been both his cradle and crucible. This is the lifeblood of his debut album, ‘Mangesto.’ It’s a statement, a journey, but perhaps most importantly, it’s a beginning, a real introduction. It’s a chapter in Wingii’s unfolding story.
“Growing up in Imbaba, things were tough there, but I never really batted an eye,” Wingii shares with YUNG. “I had family, uncles, and enough street cred to have my back. That gave me the necessary confidence to tackle life, no matter how scary or challenging things may be. And that translates into my music and identity.”
His confidence is palpable, but it’s not showy – the kind that’s earned, not given. It’s this grounded self-assurance that finds its voice in the diverse sounds of ‘Mangesto.’
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