Rukmani feat. SGaWD - Not Nice

Rukmani and SGaWD join forces on cathartic single, “Not Nice.”

Uduogie Sonia Omosigho, professionally known as Rukmani, is a Nigerian born singer-songwriter of Indian descent who started making music in 2021. Her versatile approach to music is strongly influenced by a diverse array of genres and artistes, cutting across R&B/Soul, Hiphop and Afro-beats, all while maintaining true originality with her impressive vocal ability, capable of incredible synergy with any composition.

The rising R&B powerhouse continues to redefine what it means to be a Nigerian music act on the global stage. With her electrifying single, “Not Nice,” featuring rap trailblazer SGaWD, Rukmani delivers more than just a track; offering a pulsating anthem of empowerment, resilience, and unapologetic womanhood.

The track unpacks a narrative all too familiar; two women discovering they’ve both been deceived by the same man. Rather than lean into rivalry, Rukmani and SGaWD flip the script, transforming the shared pain of manipulation into a strong, powerful reclamation of confidence and sisterhood, while boldly pushing real conversations about solidarity and self-worth.

Their dynamic voices combine, producing a fearless collision of R&B sensuality and raw rap grit, while cementing both artistes as leaders in the new wave shaping Nigeria’s evolving soundscape. With her signature smooth and emotive vocals, Rukmani sets the tone before SGaWD cuts through with her razor-sharp bars, resulting in a record that feels intimate yet confrontational, boundary-pushing yet staying rooted in authenticity.

This release follows the momentum of Rukmani’s debut project “3XL,” an eight-track masterstroke that showcases her ability to blend soulful R&B melodies with Afro-fusion rhythms and poignant storytelling. The album swiftly established Rukmani as one of the most compelling new voices in Nigeria’s evolving music scene.

With “Not Nice,” Rukmani isn’t just releasing a song—she’s cementing her position as a fearless voice from Nigeria with international resonance. Her artistry speaks to the local while echoing globally, placing her firmly in the lineage of African acts reshaping the soundscape of contemporary music.

Listen to “Not Nice” by Rukmani feat. SGaWD, out now.

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We had a brief chat with Rukmani about the track, her ancestry and career so far. Watch it all below!