Modola burst onto the Nigerian music scene with her breakout single “Talk” and has since carved out a space for herself as one of Afrobeats’ most promising voices. P Black spotted something in her early on, and that instinct paid off. What Modola brings to Afrobeats isn’t easy to box in. She pulls from multiple languages, has a style that turns heads, and a voice that doesn’t ask for your attention; it takes it.
Beyond the music, she’s taken on a life of her own online. Her stage energy is the kind that sticks with you, the kind that ends up in meme format because people can’t stop replaying it. But what makes her interesting is that none of it feels like a performance; she’s built something real around her art, and she’s a lot of fun while doing it.
But there’s a lot more to Modola than what you see on your timeline. Here are 21 things you need to know about her.
1. She’s one of the biggest breakout artists of 2025
If you slept on Modola last year, you missed out. From her infectious sound to her magnetic personality, she went from being relatively unknown to dominating conversations across the Nigerian music space. Her rise wasn’t slow — it was sudden, loud, and very, very intentional.
2. She just turned 21 today
Modola was born on April 17th, 2005, which makes today her 21st birthday. Her star sign is Aries — and honestly, if you know anything about Aries energy, it tracks completely.
3. She’s not that tall, but she fills every room
Modola stands at around 5 feet 3 inches (about 1.61 metres). Don’t let the height fool you — she has a stage presence that makes her feel ten feet tall.
4. She’s Nigerian and Italian
Modola was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, but her family relocated to Milan, Italy, when she was just two years old. She grew up there and spent most of her childhood and teenage years in Milan. She’s proudly Nigerian and Italian, and holds both heritages close to her identity.
5. She’s of Yoruba descent
On her Nigerian side, Modola is of Yoruba descent. That cultural thread runs through her music, her language choices, and the way she carries herself as an artist.
6. Her real name is Temidola Awosika
Her stage name, Modola, is actually pulled straight from her birth name, Temidola Awosika. Keeping it personal from day one.
7. She speaks three languages fluently
Italian, Spanish, and French Modola is genuinely trilingual. Add English and Yoruba into the mix, and you’re looking at someone who can navigate almost any room in the world. That multilingual ability isn’t just impressive on paper; it directly shapes the texture and range of her music.
8. She’s been vegan since she was 9 years old
Yes, really. Modola has spoken about her veganism in multiple interviews, and she’s been living that lifestyle since childhood. That’s over a decade of commitment, which tells you something about how disciplined she actually is beneath all the fun.
9. She studied Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Modola got her education in Milan, studying Arts and Humanities alongside Social Sciences. She’s not just an artist — she’s academically grounded too, and reportedly holds multiple degrees.
10. Her parents didn’t support her music career at first
This one hits differently. In an interview with Tacha, Modola revealed that her parents were not on board with her decision to pursue music — especially after she walked away from competitive badminton. Yes, she used to play badminton competitively as a teenager. The transition from athlete to recording artist wasn’t easy, but she pushed through anyway.
11. “Talk” is how everything started
In late 2024, Modola recorded a song called “Talk” and posted it to TikTok. It went viral almost immediately. She was spotted, signed to PG Records and Base World Management, and “Talk” was officially released as her debut single in early 2025. It debuted at number 59 on the Nigerian TurnTable 100 and hit number 55 on Top Streaming Songs. Not bad for a first move.
12. Her debut EP ‘New Light’ dropped in 2025
Modola released her first extended play, New Light, on July 31st, 2025 — when she was just 20 years old. The six-track project included singles like “No Stress” and “Billing,” received widespread praise from fans and critics, and reached number 47 on the Tanzania Music Chart. Premium Times described it as striking a balance between cohesion and versatility.
13. She has a tattoo on her left hand
In a 2025 interview, Modola confirmed she has a tattoo on her left hand. She hasn’t made a big deal of it — which somehow makes it cooler.
14. You can find her everywhere online as @sheismodola
Modola is active on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Snapchat. Her handle across all platforms is @sheismodola. Go follow her — you won’t regret it.
15. She sings in multiple languages
Drawing from her Nigerian roots and her European upbringing, Modola weaves English, Yoruba, and Italian into her music. It’s one of the things that makes her sound genuinely unique in the Afrobeats space.
16. Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, and Rihanna are her biggest influences
Modola has repeatedly mentioned these three as the artists who shaped her most. You can actually hear traces of that influence in how she approaches performance and production — the ambition, the polish, the command.
17. She performed at the Royal Albert Hall
In June 2025, Modola took the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in London — one of the most iconic concert venues in the world. She performed alongside Diamond Platnumz and Tiwa Savage. For a 20-year-old in her first proper year as a recording artist, that’s a remarkable milestone.
18. She’s a massive Olamide fan — and he’s noticed her
Modola is a self-confessed Olamide Baddo fan, and the love appears to be mutual. Olamide has cosigned her on multiple occasions, and she was brought on stage by him to perform at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. Getting a co-sign from Olamide in the Nigerian music industry is about as meaningful as it gets.
19. She performed at Felabration 2025
On October 17th, 2025, Modola performed at Felabration — the annual festival celebrating the legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos. She took the stage in a red top and short red skirt, leading her band and backup dancers through a set of “No Stress” and “Talk.” The crowd loved it. Sharing a lineup with Femi Kuti and Made Kuti is not something every young artist gets to say.
20. She made history in Ethiopia
On November 9th, 2025, Modola headlined the Africa Celebrates Event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — making her the first Nigerian Afrobeat artist to perform at the event. The event was backed by the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and was broadcast live to audiences around the world. That’s not just a performance milestone — that’s history.
21. Boomplay recognised her as one of Africa’s hottest young artists
By the end of 2025, Modola was featured on Boomplay’s So Young, So Hot list, which recognised her as one of the most-streamed female artists under the age of 20 on the platform. She’s barely getting started — and the numbers already say she’s someone to watch.
