In her first interview in years, the sensational singer Essence (Okoro Uwale) sits with Chude Jideonwo the host of the viral show #WithChude to reflect on her life, career, and the journey to finding peace. Known for her iconic rendition of Super Story, one of Nigeria’s most viral theme songs, Essence opens up about her experiences in the music industry, the rumors surrounding her personal life, and her ongoing evolution as an artist.
Essence shares exclusive details about Super Story, including how contracts and payments were handled in the early days of her career, and debunks long-standing speculations about her relationship with mentor Kenny St. Best. More importantly, she speaks about her personal growth, recounting how childhood labels once made her suppress her voice, but now she proudly declares, “I don’t whisper anymore.” In this heartfelt conversation, she also reveals her deepest desire: “I just want to be ecstatically happy.”
Watch episode: https://www.withchude.com/watch/278539a9-34d5-4c07-bed6-0f079870d199
