If you haven’t heard MEGA’s name yet, her new EP ‘I Am Enough’ is here to make sure you’ll never forget it. The British-Ugandan singer-songwriter has a voice that stays with you long after the music is over. You might know her from her uplifting hit track ‘Chariot’, or maybe you had the pleasure of seeing her on stage at Reading & Leeds, the Montreux Jazz Festival, or most recently performing at Little Simz’s Southbank Meltdown.
MEGA’s new single ‘My Bones’ is a declaration inspired by surviving self-doubt and coming out the other side, stronger. It was this turning point in her life that inspired her newest EP, a project that takes you on a journey of self-reflection, grounding, and finally, rebirth. The track was co-produced by Grammy and Mercury Prize-winner Jonathan Quarmby and marks a clear turning point in MEGA’s sound, soulful and vulnerable but now with a deeper connection to herself.
In this interview, MEGA opens up about reclaiming her power, returning to Uganda for the first time in six years, and how that trip helped her reconnect with the roots that shaped her. She talks about the process of finding confidence again, what it means to be vulnerable and strong at once, and how she’s learned to create from a place of truth. For MEGA, “My Bones” isn’t just a song, it’s a statement that she’s here, she knows who she is, and she’s not afraid to take up space anymore.
Hi MEGA, thank you so much for chatting with us. Congratulations on your new single and EP! ‘My Bones’ feels so personal while also having an empowering energy for the listeners. Was there a specific moment that sparked the inspiration for this song?
Thank you so much. There was a turning point in my life when I grew tired of being in music spaces that made me feel small – where I started to lose sight of who I truly was. I made a big decision to step away from those environments, and ‘My Bones’ was born out of that moment. It’s a song about reclaiming the power I once gave away – not just reclaiming it, but fully walking in it. I’ve learned that confidence doesn’t mean not being afraid – it means doing the thing while being afraid. Fear doesn’t disappear, especially when we’re stepping outside our comfort zones. But that’s okay. We’re not alone in it. This song is a reminder to feel the fear and move forward anyway – something I heard a lot growing up. ‘My Bones’ was me taking that first step. It’s a reminder that my uniqueness is actually my strength – and that who I am is more than enough.
You said travelling back to Uganda for the first time in six years to film the music video was a deeply personal choice and I think it was a fitting match for the song as the lead single, what was it like to arrive there again as a new person?
It was the most beautiful experience! So much has also changed in Uganda, – six years is a long time. For me it was a fresh reintroduction to Uganda as Mega now, and I guess to some extent, Uganda was reintroducing itself to me too.
You mentioned visiting the areas where your parents grew up while on your trip, was there a place you visited that connected with you deeply or that you included in the video?
Yes – visiting and recording in the places where my parents grew up was so special. It made me feel super connected to my mum and I loved being able to get a deeper understanding of what her life was when she lived there; particularly my dad who passed many years ago.
You produced the video in collaboration with Frank Jah, a giant in Ugandan filmmaking. How did that collaboration come together?
A very good friend of mine called Derrick (who lives in Uganda) helped to orchestrate the meet. We were introduced on a group call and everything flowed so well after that. Working with Frank was amazing!
‘My Bones’ has been described as the victory lap of your EP, what victories does it represent for you?
Oh that’s nice way for it have been described. For me, it is a about self-realisation and self-worth, and understanding that I am worthy of love and respect just as I am.
Your sound is so versatile, flowing from acoustic indie ballads to pop to soul, featuring elements of your Ugandan heritage. Is there a balance that you feel you want to strike when creating a project like ‘I Am Enough’?
Yes it is so important for me to reflect the sounds that I feel make me who I am, I am all those things. For me it’s more than just about sound, I think that the music is also dictated by what I am saying. I like to think of this EP as a mini book, where each song is a different chapter of my journey in remembering the power that I hold and believing/knowing ‘I am enough’. The first bold move in stepping into that power is with the opening song Change, followed by I Am Enough, My Bones, Roots and Fail As Me to close.
You’ve travelled around Europe performing from Reading & Leeds to the Montreux Jazz Festival. Do those live experiences change or shape your sound at all?
I think it’s a beautiful moment to try out new things when performing live – it’s fun and also a great moment to see how fans react to different songs. And a great time to learn how to improve.
You’ve shared stages with some huge names such as Hozier, Cat Burns and Self Esteem, is there anything that those experiences have taught you about performing?
I think all those artists you’ve mentioned are incredibly talented and unique. These experiences have encouraged me to be more Mega. I think performing live is a true moment to get to showcase more of who you are and where fans also get to see/share that experience.
Recently, you performed at Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival which was curated by Little Simz. What was that moment like for you?
I felt so privileged to be apart of such an iconic festival with a very special lineup.
If you had to describe this new EP in 3 words, what would they be?
Empowering, healing and honest.
If you got to go back in time and give 5 year old MEGA some advice, what would you tell her?
Keep being you, it’s leading you closer to where you are supposed to be. Never forget that uniqueness is your super power.
Finally, if ‘I Am Enough’ could leave listeners with one feeling or message, what would you want that thing to be?
At the end of creating this project I felt truly liberated; and I hope that everyone listening to this project will feel the same and feel more empowered to be: more honest, more true, more free, more connected and more authentically themselves.
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Words: Cleopatra Bailey