Dwin, The Stoic

Edwin Madu creates music under the name “Dwin, The Stoic”. He is a songwriter, performer, composer, poet and journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Nigerian publication, Zikoko and he is also one-half of the indie band Ignis Brothers.

Dwin, The Stoic employs vivid storytelling in his music while exploring themes ranging from love to death to politics. He has written music for acts like Adekunle Gold, Ibejii, Jessica Bongos, Bigfootinyourface, and others. Influenced by musicians like Paul Simon, Jim Reeves, Labrinth and Asa, he creates music across several genres including afro pop, chamber pop, soft rock, alt-pop, folk, EDM, house, etc.

He released "Go With Me" - which now has over 250,000 Spotify plays - as a follow-up single in 2019.

In 2020, Ignis Brothers released their debut studio album "The Cost of Our Lives".

In January 2022, Dwin, The Stoic opened the Lagos leg of Fireboy DML’s tour.