Ulenni Okandlovu is a name that has become synonymous with revolutionary ideas. Well at least in the creative sense. Yet as creatives are often caretakers of our culture as whole, Ulenni Okandlovu might be revolutionary in every sense of the word.
Alongside his collective, Ulenni has been at the forefront of redefining Zimbabwean street culture, art, fashion and so many other subcultures that are touched by his creative reach. So a moment to ask “Do you SEE ME NOW?” can only be an acceptable indulgence.
Ulenni’s latest single “SEE ME NOW” is a track that reflects on his personal journey, challenges and pursuit for creative space in a city that tends to swallow up new ideas and those that threaten to be different. While delving into his early beginnings, Ulenni dares to be different as always. From the cadence, to the storytelling, “SEE ME NOW” has the creative signature of an artiste that dares to be different.
Produced by Liberaxe, “SEE ME NOW” has a captivating that blends together the sounds of Kwaito, Amapiano and Hip Hop. In sound and in lyrical content, the song is an ode to Ulenni and his collective’s contribution to the ever changing Zimbabwean creative landscape. The track is also the lead single from Ulenni’s upcoming project, “WOLF OF SAMORA”.
Ulenni and his collective are the driving force behind movements like the Fabrik Party, Caligraph, Downtown Con, NWOTH and initiatives such as the CBD Market. The artiste and creative is also one half of the globally renowned group Bantu Spaceship/s.
“SEE ME NOW” is available on all streaming platforms.
