By ‘Dayo Showemimo
International recording artist and songwriter, Tonye has just dropped a new single titled ‘Ari Belema’.
The word, ‘Ari Belema’ means ‘I Love You’ in the Kalabari language in Rivers State, South South Nigeria.
This melodic dance tune was written by Tonye and Ada Edolo, while the guitar instrumentals were provided by Phillip Uzo. Ari Belema was produced by Orbeat.
Tonye had previously released an accapella titled ‘What About Us’, and singles like ‘Were Ni Yen’, ‘Wait For Me’ (a cover of the classic Sunny Ade and Onyeka Onwenu hit song of the same title) as well as Criminal’ with a remix featuring Timaya and a Christmas themed song ‘Merry Christmas Baby’ featuring Shaydee, Geoffrey Oji & Magnito.
