Barbara Alli Spreads Her Wings with Debut Single; A Soulful Anthem of Resilience, Freedom

After years of making an impact through fashion, advocacy, and humanitarian work, Ghanaian Nigerian born, Austria based artist Barbara Alli is charting a bold new path with the release of her debut single, Spread My Wings and Fly.

The long anticipated track, a fusion of Afro pop, jazz, and soulful introspection, is more than just Barbara’s musical debut. It is a heartfelt anthem of resilience, freedom, and spiritual rediscovery. With lush instrumentation, stirring vocals, and lyrics that echo her personal journey, the song invites listeners into an emotional narrative of rising from adversity and daring to dream again.

“This song is for anyone who has ever felt held back by doubt or circumstance,” Barbara tells The Guardian. “It’s about reclaiming your voice, your power, and your dreams.”

Though Spread My Wings and Fly was written in 2013, it took over a decade for the song to come to life.

Life’s unexpected detours, personal battles, motherhood, and a demanding journey of survival in Europe, delayed its release.
“Eni tí wọ́ sokoto mi ló lè mọ̀ ibi tí ó ń fún mi lẹ́sẹ̀,” she quotes, invoking a Yoruba proverb. “Only the one who has worn my shoes will understand where they hurt.”

Reflecting on her experience as a single mother navigating life in Austria, juggling multiple jobs, and enduring legal challenges, Barbara says the journey often left her feeling disconnected from her purpose and artistry.

“But I thank God,” she adds. “My debut single is finally out after many years of waiting. Delay is not denial.”

For Barbara, the release of this song is more than a creative milestone. It is a spiritual breakthrough. The music embodies her core identity, rooted in African heritage, womanhood, and unshakable faith.

Already recognised for her philanthropic work supporting over 150 orphaned children in Kisii, Kenya, Barbara continues to use her voice and platform to uplift others.

Whether through music, design, or humanitarian service, her mission remains the same: to inspire change, build bridges, and ignite hope.
Spread My Wings and Fly is now streaming on all major music platforms, marking a powerful new beginning for an artist whose creativity and compassion know no borders.