“Let Them Know” insights on M Show’s Vocal Power, Afro-Fusion Mastery & Unapologetic Brilliance

By Joey Akan

There are artists who follow trends, and there are artists who shift the atmosphere the moment they open their mouths. M Show born Mary Oluwatobiloba Sobowale belongs firmly to the latter. With a career rooted in childhood passion and refined through formal musical training, her artistic growth has always leaned toward depth rather than noise. But among her growing catalogue, “Let Them Know” stands out as one of those career defining tracks that captures everything M Show represents: clarity, conviction, and a vibrant Afro Fusion identity.

Released in 2021, the single gained immediate critical attention, even earning a feature from Glamsquad Magazine, who highlighted her as a “Nigerian singer-songwriter, vocal teacher, voice over artist, violinist and performer.” That description alone hints at the complexity M Show brings to her music a multi-layered approach that shows up unmistakably in “Let Them Know.”

From the very first bars, the production leans into an Afro Fusion palette that’s warm, contemporary and intentionally sparse, giving her voice plenty of room to lead. The arrangement blends Afrobeat percussion with soulful chord progressions, while subtle jazz inflections colour the spaces between her lines. But what truly elevates the song is M Show herself her tone is assured, rich, and emotionally textured, the kind of voice that pulls you in without demanding your attention.

Lyrically, “Let Them Know” functions as both proclamation and prayer. It’s a song that dances confidently between personal affirmation and communal encouragement. She sings like a woman who understands her purpose deeply, yet also wants her listeners to recognise theirs. The result is a record that feels motivational without ever slipping into cliché a delicate balance only a naturally gifted storyteller can hold.

A standout moment lies in the way she shapes her vocal runs: clean, controlled, and executed with the elegance of a vocalist trained not only to sing but to communicate. The little jazz-tinged phrases and folk soul stylings in her delivery remind listeners of her varied musical influences Afro rhythms, pop sensibilities, folk storytelling, funk energy, and the improvisational spirit of jazz all delivered without overwhelming the simplicity of the message.

If anything, the only “critique” that surfaces is that the song ends too soon; one almost wishes for a live performance version with extended instrumentation and vocal play. Considering M Show’s reputation on stage from Roskilde Festival to Sines FMM, from the Canarias Jazz Festival to Make Music Lagos it’s easy to imagine “Let Them Know” transforming into an electric, soullifting anthem during her concerts.

Ultimately, the single is powerful not because it tries to be loud, but because it stands confidently in its purpose. “Let Them Know” is M Show reminding the world gently but firmly that she is not just a singer; she is a healer, a storyteller, and a woman whose music radiates intention. And in an era crowded with disposable singles, this one lingers. It uplifts. It grows with you.