Six months after its debut, Furaha Sadi's trailblazing single, Make Her Proud, remains a beacon of empowerment for dreamers worldwide.
The Congolese singer-songwriter has carved a unique space with her genre-defying Congo Jazz Pop, blending soulful rhythms, jazz melodies, and pop hooks to create something entirely her own.
Inspired by her harrowing personal experiences, Make Her Proud pulls listeners into a raw, emotional journey. Furaha opens the song with an arresting line: "You were yelling let me go, fk it all I won't fake fine anymore."
The vulnerability is palpable, reflecting the trauma she endured, yet the song's core message is one of triumph and transformation. It's a call to rise from the ashes, reclaim your power, and push forward no matter the odds.
The track's infectious yet poignant energy has earned over 77,000 streams and found its way onto coveted editorial playlists. Fans have flocked to Furaha's music, resonating with her lyrical exploration of survival, resilience, and self-empowerment.
As anticipation builds for her next single, Waste Me, set to release in spring 2025, Furaha Sadi promises another deeply personal anthem. With lines like, "I keep falling for the things that shatter my soul," she challenges listeners to confront the toxic cycles that keep them trapped.
With her fearless artistry, Furaha continues to create music that isn't afraid to get real—bold, daring, and full of flavor.
"Make Her Proud" opens with a strikingly raw and emotional line: 'You were yelling let me go, fk it all I won’t fake fine anymore.' What was the significance of starting the song with such a powerful statement, and how did it set the tone for the rest of the track?
Writing Make Her Proud felt like a conversation with my younger self. I wanted to acknowledge my past without denial or excuses and strip away the shame of having gone through dark times. Opening with such raw words made it clear: this is me, unfiltered, unapologetic, and ready to speak my truth. The tone of the track follows that same energy: honest, raw, and completely bare.
You’ve spoken about how the song reflects your struggles with trauma and harassment. What gave you the courage to be so open in your storytelling, and how has this vulnerability resonated with your fans?
What I went through does not define me, only I have the power to shape the woman I want to become. That realization gave me the strength to be so open in my art. Make Her Proud is about reclaiming that power, and I want everyone who listens to remember that they have the right to do the same.
Three weeks after its release, a teenage girl reached out to me on Instagram and told me the song gave her the strength to fight back against the harassment she was facing at school. That moment showed me just how deeply vulnerability can resonate with people; it connects, empowers, and reminds us that we’re not alone.
Many fans have connected with the themes of resilience and empowerment in "Make Her Proud." What does it mean to you to have your personal journey become an anthem for dreamers and hustlers worldwide?
Seeing people connect with my journey takes away the loneliness I’ve carried since I was 9. It also reminds me that my voice matters and that my story can uplift others around the world. Knowing that Make Her Proud has become an anthem for dreamers and hustlers is a privilege, and I’m beyond grateful for everyone who has found strength in it.
Music plays a complex role in your healing process—lifting you up but also weighing you down at times. Could you elaborate on how creating "Make Her Proud" helped you reclaim your voice and sense of purpose?
Make Her Proud took over two years to create, and during that time, I faced countless challenges: adjusting to a new country, finding my place, and realizing just how much I needed to grow. Music became my therapy, and every instrument in this song represents a part of my journey: the FX embodies my traumas and demons, the Guitar symbolizes my motivation, the Drums reflect my discipline and experiences, and the Bass is the child in me watching it all unfold.
The Piano and Claps during transitions mirror my mistakes and moments of doubt, while the Strings and Trumpet represent the voices of others: society, future fans, and even critics. But above all, the Swahili pre-chorus stands for the promise I made to myself. Writing and producing this song helped me reclaim my voice, reminding me that despite everything, I have the power to write my own story.
Since its release, "Make Her Proud" has achieved over 77,000 streams and landed on editorial playlists. How does it feel to see your story reach and inspire so many people, and how has this success influenced your approach to your upcoming music?
I’m not gonna lie; it feels surreal to see Make Her Proud reach so many people. Knowing that my music has landed on editorial playlists and surpassed 77,000 streams reminds me that this is just the beginning. It fuels me to go even harder for my next release, Waste Me. This song is going to shake things up; it’s raw, haunting, and brutally honest. If Make Her Proud was about reclaiming my power, Waste Me is about exposing the ugly truths we ignore in the name of love. I can’t wait for the world to hear it.