Released simultaneously in 2021, 9 is a bipartite, conceptual work composed of two distinct nine-track albums: 9: Harmattan & Winter (recorded entirely in English) and 9: Èsan (recorded in Yoruba).
9: Harmattan & Winter looks at the themes of love, heartbreak, mental health, and the complications of monogamy through a melancholic and introspective lens. Songs like “I Don’t Have a Heart” confront personal turmoil and relationship struggles, while others figure out self-discovery and the search for acceptance.
Together, the two albums offer a complete portrait of an artist grappling with personal vulnerability and the broader societal view, delivering a collection noted for its profound songwriting and emotional honesty.
