After 12-year hiatus, hip-hop singer, Shamara, returns with two singles
Sandra Harbor, also known as Shamara, is a Nigerian female artist and songwriter who debuted in 2010 with the song ‘My style’.
Shortly after the release of her first single, she went on a 12-year-hiatus just when her career was taking flight.
At the outset of her career, she worked with some Nigerian artists like Waje, K Solo, and Dj Tee.
She also performed at the Kennis music Fiesta and Future Awards in the same year.
At a roundtable on Friday, she explained how it all happened.
“I told you I was paralysed, I was paralysed by love, and that was what put me out of the music industry; I met my husband, I fell in love, that was the stroke that I had, that was what put me out for 12 whole years”.
Woman of many parts
Shamara, who lives in Germany with her family, is back in Nigeria with a new song titled- ‘Every woman is beautiful.
The song, which addresses seven questions for men, according to the singer, was inspired by issues women face.
She founded the Ideal Harbor Women’s Foundation in 2013, catering to less-privileged women, especially during pregnancy.
She said societal issues women face inspired the foundation.
She has also dedicated her song, “Wipe Our Tear,” to the Ukrainians and Nigerians killed and displaced by war and religious violence.
The eccentric singer said she would donate all revenue earned from the song to charities through her foundation to help war victims.
Threats, opportunities
Noting that the Nigerian music industry has grown, Shamara believes she can catch up with the industry, although she’s been out for 12 years.
She said: “I am not in a competition, I don’t copy people, I’m original, I do things my way, I do things the way I feel, I do things the way it comes to me.”
Speaking further, she said: “coming directly to your question, yes, I will meet up with the industry, as my music is not just music, it’s music with meaning, with messages, music that when you listen to it, you will reflect, puts you in the mood of reflection”.
