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How NO11 Finally Got Everyone’s Attention

Last year, the enigmatic Nigerian singer earned a smash hit with “How Far.” As OkayAfrica’s Artist Of The Month, he opens up about virality, leaving his true personality in his music, his faith, and his refusal to be constrained by genre.

Nelson C.J.

June 3, 2026

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