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Nigerian singer Chella turned a viral hit into one of Afrobeats’ fastest-rising careers

Lauren Lee

By Lamide Akintobi and Lauren Lee, CNN

Published 2:53 PM EDT, Tue June 23, 2026

Nigerian singer Chella turned a viral hit into one of Afrobeats’ fastest-rising careers

Nigerian singer and songwriter Chella and CNN's Lamide Akintobi ride through Lagos, talking about the success of “My Darling,” his journey from TikTok creator to chart-topping artist, and the pressure to keep reaching new heights in Afrobeats

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