Canada’s Queen of Afro Beats Gains Global Acclaim

Zochi was a successful recipient of Creative Saskatchewan’s Marketing Grant (Micro Stream) for the promotion of her debut EP and music video.

Dubbed “Canada’s Queen of Afro Beats,” Zochi has made a name for herself. From performing at the Grand River Black Music Festival to opening for Hip-Hop Legend Solitair and Canada’s Queen of RNB Jully Black. She was nominated for Contemporary Artist of the Year at the SaskMusic Awards, and her hit single Alone (Whole Again) has gained international acclaim.

Ready to launch her EP, Afrikaanman Fairytale (AFT), and promote it, Zochi applied for Creative Saskatchewan’s funding to help meet her goals.

Through accessing the marketing grant Zochi was able to work with a publicist for the first time in her career. This connection expanded her reach to radio stations and DJ pools across Canada and internationally. Whole Again received significant airplay, including features on Marvin’s Room CBC Nationwide and iHeart Radio—an American radio streaming platform. The song became a regular part of Orbit Radio’s programming in Toronto, Canada. Additionally, interviews across both national and international platforms have been instrumental in enhancing her brand, amplifying her artistic exposure, and boosting her commercial presence.

The use of the grant facilitated the production of her first official music video, featuring a song that means a lot to Zochi, “Alone (Whole Again) is my first Afrobeats composition and is a song I used to truly bring to light my identity with Same Sex Love, and Religion.” She was moved to see how her story resonated with people worldwide. She adds, “I am truly thankful to Creative Saskatchewan for their support, this opportunity was a dream come true that helped inspire more dreams and overcome many fears I had. It feels like laying the foundation and now I am building on it. Thank you guys!”

With her followers steadily climbing, Zochi is amping up to create a short film to continue promoting her new EP. The artist continues to captivate audiences with each new release, showing no signs of slowing down. Follow her journey and stay updated through her website or the social media links below.

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