{
  "id": 1557007,
  "title": "S3fa opens up on how one Instagram DM changed her life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/s3fa-opens-up-on-how-one-instagram-dm-changed-her-life",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:28:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/s3fa-opens-up-on-how-one-instagram-dm-changed-her-life/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "S3fa's music career did not follow the conventional path. It did not commence with auditions, label meetings, or meticulously laid-out plans. Instead, it began with an Instagram direct message (DM) she received while attending a lecture. This serendipitous event altered the trajectory of her life during her university days. She recounted the incident by mentioning she was in class when she received the notification. Doubtful about the authenticity of the account, she sought confirmation from her lecturer. Upon verifying with her lecturer that the message was indeed from D-Black, the rapper's interest in her singing video caught her off guard. However, with her mother's support, she decided to embrace the opportunity. Her initial visit to the studio was far from comfortable. She found herself in a room brimming with artists she had yet to meet, which made her feel nervous. Moreover, being the sole woman in the room amplified her discomfort. She was subsequently asked to record a song with Epixode. Despite her inexperience in a professional studio setting, the seasoned artists around her helped her ease into the environment and gain her confidence. This experience marked the beginning of her professional music journey, which was initially an unofficial audition. S3fa's exceptional vocal talent impressed those around her, shifting the focus from gauging her abilities to considering the possibility of her signing. This pivotal moment marked the commencement of her professional music journey. Reflecting on this transformative event, S3fa remains deeply grateful to D-Black for catapulting her into the spotlight, even as she concludes her contract with his record label.",
  "summary": "For S3fa, the beginning of her music career was far from the usual industry story. There was no elaborate audition, no record label meeting or a carefully mapped-out plan. Instead, it started with a simple Instagram message she received while sitting in a lecture hall. The singer has opened up about how a DM from […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Instagram DM from D-Black altered S3fa's life trajectory.",
    "Nervous first studio visit with only women present.",
    "S3fa's exceptional vocal talent led to signing consideration."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}