Renowned Afropop trio SHiiKANE—aka sisters HRH Shay, Princess Annamay and Baby-Kay—have just released their debut album, Sixty Diamond Seconds.
The 16-track offering stirs together a warming blend of R&B, Afrobeats, pop and Amapiano and features contributions from writers and producers including Legendury Beatz, Masterkraft and Dr. Amir Aladdin.
It’s been a long journey for the three sisters: born and raised in London but with strong ties to Asaba, Delta State, in Nigeria, their first release was way back in 2013—a track called “Afurum Gi N’anya”, produced by frequent collaborator Legendury Beatz. However, after their mother passed away, they hit pause on music before returning with renewed vigour.
When they reemerged, they founded the Anthonia’s Women & Children Foundation—tackling social issues impacting women and children of African descent—as well as their own label, M.A Records, in memory of their late mother.
Now back in full swing, their album speaks to their tight bond as a family and the long, winding journey that’s gone into its creation.
“Our sister bond makes SHiiKANE unique—we’re family,” the group shared in a statement. “We hope our music inspires our fans to live fully in each moment and appreciate the beauty in every second. This album is very personal to us, reflecting our own experiences and the realisation that time is the most precious commodity.”
Listen to Sixty Diamond Seconds in full below.
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