Tolou – Desperation: Norwegian Nigerian pop artist Tolou opens up with striking honesty and gentle strength on her soulful new track “Desperation.” Known for shaping her unique Afro Scandi Pop sound, she brings together the cool, atmospheric feel of her years in Tromso and the rich, rhythmic pulse of her African roots. In “Desperation,” Tolou leans fully into vulnerability, turning emotion into a form of power as she sings about the kind of longing many of us rarely say out loud.

Her voice glides effortlessly through shades of pop, gospel, and soul, reflecting influences from artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Burna Boy, and more. Still, what she delivers is unmistakably her own—soft, moody, and deeply moving. The production is intentional and slow burning, letting the emotion breathe rather than overwhelm.

From performing on major stages like Oya Festival to starring in Norway’s Saving the F Planet, Tolou keeps building a brand centered on truth and connection. Her music feels like a sunrise slowly breaking through, glowing even in its softer, shadowed moments.

“Desperation” speaks to anyone who understands the weight of wanting something so deeply it almost hurts. It’s a song for those quiet, honest moments, wrapped in a sound that feels beautifully global yet incredibly personal.