Who will perform at iHeart’s Jingle Ball Village, get mentored by Grammy Winners and Win $10,000? You decide!
Chimzy Wali
About Chimzy Wali
Chimzy Wali (born Chimzinum Emmanuella Wali) is a Nigerian independent singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, writer, and digital content creator. Raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Performances & Content from Chimzy Wali
Falling For You
Silky Nights
A Song For A Specific Someone (Everything)
Vibe Song
E Dey Sweet Me
Learn More About Chimzy Wali
What makes you the Next Music Star?
What makes me the next music star is my passion, determination, and the genuine emotion I bring to my music. I’m not just a singer—I’m a storyteller. I want people to hear my voice and feel something, whether that’s happiness, love, confidence, healing, or inspiration. I’m constantly working to grow as an artist, discover my sound, and become a performer who can connect with any audience. I know I still have so much to learn, but I’m willing to work for it, and I believe my uniqueness, heart, and hunger to succeed are what set me apart.
What do you love about music and performing?
I love that music can say things that words sometimes can’t. A song can take you back to a memory, change your mood, give you confidence, or make you feel understood. Performing is especially meaningful to me because I get to share that feeling directly with people. There’s something incredible about stepping onto a stage, becoming completely present in the moment, and watching an audience connect with what you’re singing. Music gives me a voice, and performing gives me a way to share that voice with the world.
Who are your biggest music inspirations and dream collaborators?
Some of my biggest music inspirations are Ella Mai, Summer Walker, Tems, Tori Kelly, and Michael Iskander. I admire the individuality, emotion, vocal ability, and authenticity they bring to their music. Each of them has something different that inspires me, and they remind me of the importance of developing your own sound and staying true to who you are as an artist. My dream collaborators would definitely include Ella Mai, Summer Walker, Tems, and Tori Kelly. I would love to create music that blends soulful R&B, beautiful vocals, meaningful lyrics, and my own unique perspective. Getting the opportunity to work with artists who inspire me would be an unforgettable experience and a chance to learn, grow, and create something special.
What would you do with the $10,000 Grand Prize?
If I won the $10,000 grand prize, I would invest it into my future as an artist. I would put a portion toward professional recording, songwriting, music production, and creating high-quality music and visuals. I would also invest in my vocal and performance development and use some of the money to help build my artist brand and create opportunities to share my music with a bigger audience. Most importantly, I would make sure the money helps me turn this opportunity into something lasting—not just a prize I won, but a step toward the career I’m working so hard to build.
Participation supports Musicians On Call, a 501(c)(3) charity, which brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments.