Kenké’s ‘Ordinary is Spectacular Enough’ EP is a quietly commanding statement from one of Afro-Soul’s most compelling voices. Across five meticulously crafted tracks, the Lagos-based singer-songwriter blends introspective lyricism with lush, genre-defying production, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive.
Opening with the assertive faith anthem ‘Only One’, Kenké sets the tone with a declaration of resilience. Backed by Wademix’s nuanced production, the track balances a spiritual gravity with contemporary polish, immediately establishing the EP’s emotional depth.
From there, she navigates heartbreak and personal reckoning with’I’m Sorry’ and ‘How Do I’, two tracks that expose her vulnerabilities without ever feeling self-indulgent. Deeyasso’s production lends both songs a warm, enveloping texture that allows Kenké’s emotive storytelling to shine, capturing the delicate tension between longing, loss, and the tentative hope for healing.
The euphoric ‘U & Me’ offers a welcome lift, radiating the blissful abandon of love realized. Kenké’s voice floats atop Wademix’s bright, shimmering arrangements, creating a moment of levity that contrasts beautifully with the EP’s more contemplative moments. Closing the project, ‘The Problem with Man’ examines the intricacies of human connection with a quiet, simmering intensity, offering both vulnerability and a sharp-eyed critique of emotional investment and disappointment.
Throughout ‘Ordinary is Spectacular Enough’ EP, Kenké balances polish with rawness, crafting songs that feel immediately accessible yet layered enough to reward repeated listens. Her lyrical honesty, paired with deft production from Wademix and Deeyasso, positions her as a forward-thinking artist capable of blending soul, Afrobeat, and contemporary R&B in a way that feels wholly her own. By the final note, Kenké is crafting an EP where ordinary moments are, indeed, spectacular enough.
