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New & Next: Afro-Soul Singer Lira Performs 'Rise Again' Exclusively for ESSENCE

The South African soul singer performs her song "Rise Again" exclusively for ESSENCE.com.
Watch Afro-Soul Singer Lira Perform 'Rise Again'
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By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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ESSENCE.com’s “New and Next” column spotlights the brightest new talents we think you should know.

South African singer Lira, featured in our “New & Next” column way back in August, returned to the ESSENCE office for a special performance of her hit single ‘Rise Again.” Affectionately known as “the Beyonce of Africa” because of her success, Lira describes her sound as “a fusion of R&B” with “a touch of afro-pop.”

Watch her performance above and let us know what you think of one of our favorite new talents.