Alewya Drops New Warrior Anthem “Jagna”

UK-based Ethiopian-Egyptian artist Alewya has revealed her latest single and video titled “Jagna.” Directed by Alewya herself and Tom Ringsby, the video showcases Alewya running at a breakneck speed letting us soak on the adrenalin and runner’s high (minus the pain). “Jagna” is a self-empowering, cathartic track that means “warrior” or “fighter” in Amharic – perfect to put in on when you’re getting shit done:
“Firstly, ‘Jagna’ will never be able to be articulated in words. But I’ll try,” noted Alewya. “‘Jagna’ is polarity. ‘Jagna’ is release, ‘Jagna’ is my soul, ‘Jagna’ is my rage, ‘Jagna’ is my lesson, my desperation, frustration, my surrender, my vulnerability, my acceptance and my existence on this planet.”
“Jagana” is out now via Beacause London Records. She’ll be hitting the road with Little Simz this fall.
ALEWYA – UK/IRELAND TOUR DATES WITH LITTLE SIMZ
Thu, Nov 25 Birmingham – O2 Institute
Sat, Nov 27 Newcastle – O2 Academy
Sun, Nov 28 Glasgow – O2 Academy Glasgow
Tue, Nov 30 Dublin – Dublin Academy
Thu, Dec 02 Bristol – O2 Academy
Fri, Dec 10 Brighton, Brighton Dome
Sun, Dec 12 Cardiff – The Great Hall
Mon, Dec 13 Cambridge – Corn Exchange
Tue, Dec 14 Liverpool – O2 Academy 2
Thu, Dec 16 London – O2 Academy Brixton