Midi KwaKwa - Moonflower (EP) + 10 Questions

Midi KwaKwa Blooms in the Dark with New EP Moonflower.

If you haven’t already heard of Midi KwaKwa, now’s the time to pay attention. The German-Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and visual artist has just dropped her stunning new EP Moonflower—a rich blend of Neo Soul, Alternative R&B, and electronic textures that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically lush.

Rooted in influences like Lauryn Hill, Sade, and Jill Scott, Midi brings something entirely her own to the table. Her music is deeply personal, with Moonflower delving into themes of mental health, identity, resilience, and the sensual power of Black femininity. Each track is a chapter in her growth, a mirror to both struggle and transformation.

Highlights include the searingly honest “DiH (Die),” where letting go of toxic love becomes a cathartic ritual, and “Desire,” a vulnerable take on longing born from emotional absence. “Let Me Be Your Vice” flips the script with confident, sensual energy, while “Rosalina” closes the EP on a bold, genre-bending note—an Amapiano inspired exploration of shadow and self.

Midi describes Moonflower as a project for those navigating darkness, reminding us that beauty can still bloom in it. As she puts it: “Like other night flowers, the Moonflower needs the dark to grow and blossom.” It’s a message of hope, of honesty, and of finding your voice even when the world feels overwhelming.

Already backed by Red Bull Music and Beats by Dre, and now signed with EMPIRE, Midi KwaKwa is clearly just getting started. Moonflower isn’t just a debut—it’s an arrival.

Check out the exclusive pictures below, shot by Claire Leach.

Midi KwaKwa sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

It actually started back in school—around 5th grade in high school. One of my teachers heard me singing and encouraged me. But the real turning point was when my big cousin Angela introduced me to neo-soul. I felt like I had stepped into a whole new dimension. That sound just unlocked something in me, and I’ve been on this journey ever since.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

So many! But definitely Brandy, Solange, Amel Larrieux, Sade, and Kelela. They’ve each inspired me in different ways. I’d love to collaborate with any of them one day.

3. Can you tell us about your EP Moonflower?

Moonflower is a deeply personal project. Like the actual moonflower, which only blooms at night and uses creatures of the dark—like moths and bats—for pollination, the EP is a symbol of how we grow and evolve through our darkest moments. It’s about transformation, and I touch on themes like mental health, despair, the desire for love, feminine sensuality in all its beauty and struggle, and the highs and lows of love from the perspective of a blossoming Black woman.

We each have our own “Moonflower” story—some of us grow from the dark, and some of us retreat. The journey is about what we choose to do with that darkness.

4. How would you describe your sound?

It’s an alternative R&B experience, layered with neo-soul, jazz, and electronic elements. You’ll hear raw, distorted guitars, soulful keys, warm guitar strings, and synths—and of course my voice!

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Definitely getting a huge amount of funding for my music—that was a major affirmation moment for me. Releasing the EP and hosting my first listening session and being invited to perform in other countries. That was wild. I felt so seen and supported.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Honestly, it might sound boring, but stay true to yourself. Take the advice that really serves you, and make sure you're surrounded by God-fearing people who uplift you. It makes all the difference.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

Tommy Wa, BINA, Sedric Perry, and Super Jazz Club—they’re all doing amazing things right now.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

Right now? SWAG by Justin Bieber. I’m so in love—it’s been on repeat!

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I’m honestly always doing something related to music—even if it’s editing videos or planning content. But when I take a break, I’m usually watching series or movies. I am currently watching Insecure for the fifth or sixth time LOL. It’s my comfort show.

10. Name three things you can't live without when in the studio.

Water (always), my phone, and something to write with—whether it’s a notebook or just my Notes app.