Avaion & Sofiya Nzau empower afro and electro soul on debut collaboration ‘Wacuka’ - out now on Sony Music

Authentic to its respective creators, ‘Wacuka’ is a rich synergy of AVAION’s signature analogue production style and Sofiya Nzau’s enchanting vocal prowess. Opening on a melancholic key medley, AVAION masterfully begins to weave live percussive rhythms into the soundscape bringing the Afro infusion to life. Staple to AVAION’s identity as a producer is his mind-blowing synth work. Layered with pink noise, the rising sensual tension plummets ‘Wacuka’ into immense track-defining beat drops where the sunset cruiser, the late-night listener and the after-hours clubber, each become completely lost in the moment.

In her own words, Sofiya Nzau’s powerful lyrism tells a story of “finding freedom whilst honouring one’s roots. Compelled to explore the confirmative dynamic of young African girls face in particular; “Wacuka is about the tension between choosing to follow tradition and expressing individuality. It’s a feeling that resonates with many, but I wanted to capture both the struggle and the hope in the lyrics.”

The resonance between pain and pleasure is feeling explored in depth by AVAION. A multi-platinum producer, instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, AVAION’s heart-on-sleeve releases designed “for dancing or for dreaming, depending on what you’re feeling” resonate worldwide. Most notably, hit single and Sony Music debut ‘Pieces’ which today stands at over 200 million streams and counting and tracks such as ‘Other Side’ with BUNT. have soundtracked many a dancefloor. Reflecting on the last twelve months, the AVAION hype has reached new momentum. AVAION celebrated his debut album Selfreflection followed by his debut headline tour across Europe where his custom live show proved a sold-out success captured in lasting crowd moments without a smartphone in sight.