Lagos-based singer-songwriter DUÜWA quietly built his craft over the years, from drumming in his church in Ojodu-Berger, to scribbling songs in class, to refining his sound with the LOUD Urban Choir. His debut project, Act I: Playing With Fire, marks the arrival of an artist finally ready to stake his claim.
The project arrives on the heels of two resonant singles, “Freaknik” and “Misguided,” each offering glimpses into the emotional terrain DUÜWA navigates — sensuality, heartbreak, longing, and hope. But this is more than a collection of songs. It’s a confession, a promise, a first step.
In his own words, this release is “the first step toward a dream” he’s held since childhood; a dream born from youthful drumming sessions and late-night writing, nurtured by faith, grind, and the support of those who believed in him. DUÜWA says the moment is real now, filled with joy, gratitude, and the weight of everything that had to happen to get here.
Listening to the project, you hear that history. It’s in the smooth falsetto, the yearning melodies, the subtle shifts between confidence and vulnerability. You hear a Lagos kid who dared to dream big and decided to chase it. Act I: Playing With Fire is his entrance, a quietly powerful announcement that he’s here to stay.
Act I: Playing With Fire is available now on all streaming platforms.
