Artist: Efezino
Song: December
Album: Memory Box
Track: 2
Genre: Afro Folk / Afro Pop
Released: July 25, 2024
Label: IDOLI
Duration: 3:15
If you enjoy songs that tell a personal story and make you think about certain moments in life, “December” by Efezino is one song worth checking out.
The song was released in 2024 as the second track on Efezino’s Memory Box EP. The six track project is a collection of memories and experiences from different periods of her life, with “December” being one of the songs that carries a particularly personal story.
What makes “December” interesting is the story behind it. Efezino explained that some of the songs on Memory Box were written years before the EP came out, based on things she imagined, experienced or thought about at different points in her life.
She specifically mentioned “December” when talking about this. According to Efezino, she had written about something that would happen in December, only to realise years later that what she had written about actually happened. She described it as ironic how thoughts and words can sometimes become reality.
That gives the song a different feeling when you listen to it. It is not simply a song using December as a title. It is connected to Efezino’s own memories and experiences, which is really the whole idea behind Memory Box.
The project touches on different parts of life, including love, heartbreak, childhood memories and personal experiences. Efezino has said that some of the songs were written as far back as six years before the EP was released, while others were written in 2024.
Efezino has also described Memory Box as a collection of her memories. Her message behind the project is that life is about the memories people make because, in the end, those are the things they are left with.
Her musical style fits this kind of storytelling too. Efezino’s music brings together folk, Afro Pop, soul and other African influences, giving her songs a sound that feels different from straightforward Afropop.
Interestingly, Efezino started singing from a very young age. She joined the church choir at eight, began performing at around 12 and later competed in Nigerian Idol and The Voice Nigeria. She also worked as a demo singer and backup vocalist before building her own career as a recording artiste.
“December” is also followed later on Memory Box by “December 2.0,” giving listeners another version of the song. The original runs for 3:15, while the 2.0 version runs for about 2:57.
If you enjoy songs that feel personal and make you think about old relationships, past experiences or moments that changed your life, “December” is one song worth listening to.
Listen to “December” using the audio player below and enjoy this personal and reflective song from Efezino’s Memory Box.
