MMM presents Niko Mushindi by Cohorte Femmes Fortes
Album: Niko Mushindi (I am Victorious)
Artist: Cohorte Femmes Fortes
Producer: Janvier Mushagalusa Mihigo
Label: A4A Records
Release date: May 9, 2025
Cover art: Null & Void
Niko Mushindi (I am Victorious) is a collection of songs from Cohorte Femmes Fortes, Healing in Harmony artists at Maison Dorcas in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maison Dorcas is the aftercare centre at Panzi Hospital where the Healing in Harmony group therapy program offers psychosocial support to survivors of sexual violence. Cohorte Femmes Fortes continue to inspire audiences around the world with their powerful songs exploring themes of survival, hope, and resilience.
Although it’s difficult for me
I’m not going to give in
I’m going to move forward
Today I’m victorious
I’ll solve all the difficulties
(Lyrics translated from Swahili from title track “Niko Mushindi”)
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This cycle of the Healing in Harmony program and the resulting album were made possible in partnership with Panzi Hospital and Foundation as part of the Global Mental Health project supported by Grand Challenges Canada and Global Affairs Canada.
Tracks were mixed by members of Artists 4 Artists (A4A)’s Community of Mixing and Mastering Engineers, a global network of professionals who volunteer their time to help Make Music Matter bring marginalized voices to the world stage.
Niko Mushindi tracklisting:
- Atakamasifai – mixed by Shaddy Roman
- Maisha – mixed by Damião Melo Fernandes
- Najitegemea – mixed by Simon Pressey
- Watuwadunia – mixed by Neil Simons
- Niko Mushindi – mixed by Guillermo Subauste
Album produced by Janvier Mushagalusa Mihigo
Album mastered by Guillermo Subauste
