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Bloody Civilian — “How To Kill A Man”

Nigeria’s Bloody Civilian is a songwriter, singer, and producer with a silky voice and killer pen game. She got her start as a self-taught producer, securing a following through online production challenges that ultimately led to an IG Live with Don Jazzy of Mavin Records, as well as a crucial co-sign from Tems.

Bloody Civilian’s debut solo single “How To Kill A Man” arrived just a week before a standout performance on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, providing a nice one-two punch and positioning her as next-up from Nigeria. “How To Kill A Man” slinks and coils with a quiet ferocity. It feels like a calling card for women who’ve had to suppress their anger to keep up appearances.

“Life isn’t fair for anyone and when I find myself being angry, I try to find ways to not take myself too seriously,” the singer shared in a press release. “I find ways to laugh and feel ridiculous about my anger, and that inspired me to write ‘How To Kill a Man.’”

Listen to Bloody Civilian’s “How To Kill A Man”: Re-Upped