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MEGA’s voice carries the weight of her Ugandan heritage, the discipline of her operatic training, and the spirit of her gospel roots. She first broke through in 2019 with Chariot, a debut single that has now surpassed 50 million streams. Since then, she has released three EPs -Future Me, Colour Your World, and Honour and Glory- each tracing themes of resilience, belonging, and self-worth.
Her new EP I Am Enough, out now, signals a clear step forward. The title track is a stripped-back affirmation of identity, while the single Roots reflects on home and community, drawing strength from what anchors us. It is a body of work that places her voice at the center, direct and unadorned.
This new chapter follows a summer highlight at Little Simz’s Meltdown Festival at the Southbank Centre, where MEGA shared a bill with The Streets, Ghetts, Sasha Keable, Lola Young, and Jon Batiste. With early champions at The Independent, NME, Wonderland, Clash, and BBC Radio 1, MEGA is carving out her place as one of the most distinctive new voices in UK soul.
Your EP I Am Enough drops in September, what’s the story behind it?
It’s about taking intentional steps to reclaim my power and now standing firmly in it. It is a reflection of my journey back to myself. The title 'I Am Enough' holds deep meaning for me- it’s about self-worth, self-realisation, and the understanding that I am deserving of love and respect exactly as I am.
What’s one thing every artist should know before signing anything?
I think it is important to make sure that you have a full understanding of what that contact/agreement means and to have a trusted Lawyer to look over your contract. It's important to make sure that you understand all the terms and conditions of that contract ( as some terms aren’t very clear and can be open to interpretation).
What’s your best networking tip to connect with the right people in the industry?
Join groups, look for events to go to, reach out to people ( don't be afraid to put yourself out there).
You played Meltdown, curated by Little Simz. What did you take away from being part of a lineup shaped by another artist?
It was amazing to be able to celebrate and appreciate how incredible but different all the other artists were.
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What’s your favorite/least favorite part of making music?
My favourite part of making music is how healing the creative process is but more so playing the songs live and seeing how much it connects with my audience. It is so beautiful to be able to connect with them in person.
What advice would you give to artists that are just starting out?
I think it’s important to not be afraid to be yourself and not to be afraid of the amount of time that it may take to figure that out. I always say that your uniqueness is your super power. Your voice is important and will be the very thing that connects you to the right audience.
What’s something that helps you stay grounded on a tough day?
I think one of the things that helps me stay grounded on difficult days is going back to the why ( why I started making music to begin with) and that always brings me back to what is important.
3 women in the industry that inspire you and why.
3 women in the music industry that have inspired me have been: Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse and Pink. They were/are vulnerable and honest and were not afraid to be themselves; and did not conform but rather brought something new and unique to music - so so inspiring to me.
