Fast-rising Afropop star, Yarden returns with his thrilling new single “Ifeoma” featuring Taves. This sultry collaboration arrives just in time for love season and is set to get hearts beating and love soaring.
“Ifeoma” is a groovy and soulful song peppered with smooth kicks and lush chords that provides the perfect backdrop for Yarden and Taves’ heartwarming vocals to shine. With its infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics, “Ifeoma” effortlessly pulls listeners into Yarden and Taves world as they pour their hearts out to the beautiful yet elusive “Ifeoma”, urging her not to break them.
Yarden’s boyish charms, swooning vocals, and innovative approach to Afrobeats have garnered him a loyal base of supporters who call themselves Descendants. His viral single “Wetin” has accumulated over 100 million streams across digital streaming platforms, while his debut EP ‘The One Who Descends’ received critical acclaim and spawned the viral hit single “Divine.”
“Ifeoma” is sure to excite Yarden’s existing audiences as well as bring new listeners into the fold. Taves' exciting contribution to the song adds a new dimension to the song. His velvety vocals and deeply emotive delivery makes “Ifeoma” an early favourite for collaboration of the year.
Yarden is looking to establish his place in the music scene after exciting listeners with his previous releases. He is set for a busy 2025 with a string of exciting new music and major
collaborations lined up. “Ifeoma” is only the start to what promises to be a monumental year for Yarden.
YARDEN
Okereke Blessed Jordan, pka Yarden, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter celebrated for his emotionally rich and Afro-infused sound. Growing up in a musically inclined household, he developed his artistry from church performances to school showcases, crafting a unique sonic identity that blends vintage classics with contemporary influences.
His music embodies a duality, a split & balancing light and darkness, joy and sorrow, inspired by the Yin and Yang philosophy, which makes his sound deeply immersive and emotionally resonant.
Yarden rose to prominence with his viral hit “Wetin” which surpassed 60 million Spotify streams (as of January 5, 2025) and earned a spot on the TurnTable NXT Emerging Top Artistes (No. 9 for 17 weeks). The track was also recognized by The Nation and The Guardian as one of the top songs of 2022. He further solidified his presence by ranking among Audiomack’s Top 5 trending Nigerian musicians (January 27, 2023).
On December 5, 2023, he released his debut EP, ‘The One Who Descends,’ featuring Swayvee and Morien, which received positive critical acclaim. With a sound that bridges nostalgia and modernity, Yarden is positioned as one of Afrobeats’ most promising new voices.
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