When music transcends entertainment, it becomes a powerful vehicle for healing, connection, and transformation. With the release of AWAKENING, Nigerian artist and therapeutic harpist SPEARHEART has crafted more than just an album—he has created a global anthem for empathy, resilience, and hope. This EP, a fusion of Afro-gospel, cinematic folk, and inspirational rock, offers a spiritual journey that speaks to the soul and transcends cultural borders.
The Vision Behind AWAKENING
Walter Kolade Spearheart, known artistically as SPEARHEART, has always been on a mission to transform lives through his music. His work as a multidisciplinary artist—spanning the roles of therapeutic harpist, TEDx speaker, and mental wellness advocate—reflects his deep commitment to using music as a tool for personal and collective healing. His latest project, AWAKENING, is no different. It’s a bold declaration that humanity must reconnect with its higher purpose.
As founder of The HOLD ON Initiative, a peace advocacy platform, and a performer who has captivated audiences worldwide, SPEARHEART channels his global experiences into a sound that blends cultural resonance and therapeutic intent. He describes AWAKENING as “soul architecture,” a musical journey that takes listeners from mourning to resolve, silence to voice. “From mourning to resolve, from silence to voice, AWAKENING invites us to feel, forgive, and dream again,” says SPEARHEART.
The Sound of AWAKENING
Set for release on August 25, 2025, AWAKENING is a cinematic exploration of sound, offering five tracks that serve as chapters in a larger narrative of spiritual and emotional transformation. The EP blends a wide array of genres, from cinematic soul to Afro-reggae fusion, creating a timeless soundscape that speaks to personal struggles and collective healing. Here’s a sneak peek into each track:
- A Song To End All Wars
A piano-driven ballad filled with empathy, this track calls for unity amidst division. It echoes the timeless need for spiritual reconciliation and invites listeners to come together in a shared moment of vulnerability. - Fighter
With Afrobeat and reggae influences, this empowering anthem is a testament to resilience. Its chorus, “Victory will be the song I will sing in the end,” captures the spirit of overcoming life’s most challenging obstacles. - I Can Read Your Mind
Reminiscent of the emotive style of Sade and Lighthouse Family, this track offers comfort and understanding to those facing silent struggles. SPEARHEART sings, “I know just where it’s biting / I’ve walked the road before,” providing solace and empathy. - Káre
A haunting and spiritual track, Káre blends Yoruba chants, tribal drums, orchestral strings, and choral harmonies to confront betrayal and call for ancestral justice. Its ceremonial tone makes it a powerful spiritual confrontation. - What A World It Would Be
The EP’s cinematic masterpiece, What A World It Would Be is a gospel-infused track that culminates in a vision of collective hope and joy. With an unforgettable signature melody that offers a soundtrack for global peace and harmony, it offers an emotional crescendo, urging listeners to embrace the possibility of a better world.
A Global Anthem for Change
What sets AWAKENING apart is not just its genre-blending sound, but its purpose. SPEARHEART’s music has always been about more than entertainment—it’s a call to action. By using his global platform to address personal and societal issues, he offers a soundtrack for resilience in the face of adversity. Through collaborations with award-winning and Billboard-charting producers, AWAKENING merges orchestral drama, Afro-orchestral storytelling, and gospel resonance to create a rich, emotionally charged sound.
As a world citizen, SPEARHEART is committed to cultural harmony. Through his music, he invites listeners from diverse backgrounds to join in a collective movement towards unity and healing. In a time when the world seems increasingly divided, AWAKENING serves as a reminder that we are stronger together, and music can be a force for change.
SPEARHEART: Best Inspirational Music Album in Nigeria of 2025
AWAKENING has already garnered widespread acclaim, and its recognition continues to grow. Recently, SPEARHEART was honored with the Best Inspirational Music Album in Nigeria of 2025 award from the Evergreen Awards. This prestigious accolade acknowledges not only the technical brilliance of AWAKENING but also its deep cultural, emotional, and spiritual value.
Each of the EP’s five tracks is a chapter in what SPEARHEART describes as “soul architecture”—a purposeful, transformative soundscape that guides listeners through moments of mourning, healing, and resolution. From the pleading call for unity in A Song To End All Wars, to the defiant anthem of survival in Fighter, and the healing embrace of I Can Read Your Mind, AWAKENING is a journey of emotional depth and spiritual clarity.
The award recognizes AWAKENING as more than just a collection of songs—it is a spiritual journey set to music, one that blends cinematic storytelling with cultural consciousness. Rooted in Nigeria but crafted for a global audience, AWAKENING speaks not only to personal pain but to the need for social healing and unity.
A New Benchmark in Inspirational Music
The Evergreen Awards’ recognition of AWAKENING is not just an acknowledgment of its musical excellence, but also of its powerful impact. It sets a new benchmark for Nigerian inspirational music—one that is globally relevant, locally rooted, and universally healing. In a world increasingly in need of healing, AWAKENING provides a sonic refuge for those seeking comfort, resilience, and hope.
With its subtle fusion of therapeutic harp, Afro-reggae, cinematic production, and Yoruba folklore, AWAKENING speaks to the soul in a way that few albums do. It is not music made for the charts; it is music made for transformation.
Experience AWAKENING
For anyone seeking an album that not only entertains but inspires, AWAKENING is the soundtrack of hope, resilience, and healing. Discover the transformative power of SPEARHEART’s music and follow his journey on Linktree.
Join the movement toward global empathy, resilience, and hope. Explore AWAKENING today and be a part of the global call to reconnect with our higher purpose.
