Five Female Acts Who Inspired OKENYO's New Track, 'WOMAN'S WORLD'

Sydney artist OKENYO has been riding high since dropping her powerful new single, WOMAN'S WORLD, and she is backing it up with the release of the official music video. 

To celebrate its unearthing, as well as the strong message behind the track, the burgeoning songwriter has penned a tribute to the five female acts who she has been inspired by. 

Check out the video for WOMAN'S WORLD below.

missy elliot

I found your Supa Dupa Fly record in my sister's CD collection when I was 15 and I had no idea how much your strength and individual realness would stick with me right through my life. Strength and power and humour; you got it all and I think of you every time I write.

erykah

Thank you for your poetry, your vulnerability and strength. I found you when I was in high school and your truth hit me deep. Whenever I write I am always reminded by you to keep real, speak from the heart and take no shit. Head held high.

azealia banks

If only I could flow like you. I study your lyrics and am astounded by your panache and intelligence. So glad I took the time to pay attention to your detail and lyrical elegance. You remind me to be myself and get get get it.

Beyoncé

The busiest woman of all. I've loved you since your Destiny's Child days, learnt all the harmonies as a little kid and now I watch you smash the glass ceiling like the true business woman you are. You’ve planned it, you’ve created it, you’ve made it happen. Big Inspiration right there.

grace jones

The master and the mistress. Pushing boundaries again and again with passion and integrity. You are a true artist. I want to keep learning from you and will to continue to dance to Walking In The Rain on vinyl as long as the needle keeps reading those grooves.