# Solana Joins Sony’s Since ’93 Records as Label Expands African Talent Roster

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/solana-joins-sonys-since-93-records-as-label-expands-african-talent-roster/
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:22:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T18:42:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/solana-sony-since-93-records-signing-yorupop/
- Topics: Africa, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- Solana has signed with Sony Music’s Since ’93 Records.
- Her debut EP, *Girl From The West*, is due on 13 November.
- She is developing a Yoruba-influenced sound called YoruPop.

## Summary

Lagos-born singer Solana has signed with Sony Music’s Since ’93 Records, adding to the label’s African talent roster. The deal comes as she prepares to release her debut EP, *Girl From The West*, and develops YoruPop, a style blending Yoruba influences with synth-pop, Fuji, R&B and electronic music.

The 23-year-old gained attention this year with “Okunkun”, meaning “darkness” in Yoruba, and has received social media support from SZA, Tyla, Doechii and Little Simz. She was also named a Spotify EQUAL Africa Ambassador. Since ’93, founded in 2012 and relaunched with Sony Music in 2018, has worked with artists including Tems, Tyla, Aitch and Fredo.

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