September 2025 African Rookie of the Month
- Here's a breakdown of the key takeaways from the text, focusing on Ciza's experiences and insights:
- * "Isaka's" Global Appeal: Ciza intentionally created "Isaka" to be universally relatable, and this strategy paid off.
- In essence, the text highlights Ciza's rising success in the Afro house world, fueled by a strategic approach to music creation, valuable mentorship from industry veterans, and exciting...
Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from the text, focusing on Ciza’s experiences and insights:
* “Isaka‘s” Global Appeal: Ciza intentionally created “Isaka” to be universally relatable, and this strategy paid off. The song is popular in Miami house clubs and resonated with Black coffee enough to invite Ciza to Ibiza.
* Black Coffee’s Invitation & Ibiza Experience: Black Coffee invited Ciza and his father to Ibiza. The experience included a dinner with Black Coffee and Jimmy Iovine (a music industry legend). Hearing “Isaka” played by Black Coffee at his Hï Ibiza residency was a “surreal” and “lovely” moment.
* Jimmy Iovine’s Advice: Iovine advised Ciza that as a singer and DJ/producer, he should embrace his unique combination and that people will adapt to his style. He also emphasized the importance of dedication to achieving greatness.
* Reconnecting with Major League Djz: Ciza recently released a remix of “Isaka” with Major League Djz, Kidflo, and Kotto, rekindling a collaboration that began four years prior with Abidoza. (The text cuts off before detailing how they reconnected).
* Afro House Focus: Ciza is actively involved in the Afro house scene, releasing remixes with Vanco and collaborating with prominent DJs like Black Coffee and Major league Djz. He sees this as a way to bring diverse sounds to a wider audience.
In essence, the text highlights Ciza’s rising success in the Afro house world, fueled by a strategic approach to music creation, valuable mentorship from industry veterans, and exciting collaborations.