OCEVNE: Blending Ethereal Sound with Powerful Storytelling

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Meet OCEVNE, a rising R&B artist captivating audiences with her ethereal sound and powerful storytelling. Ahead of her performance at the United Nations for World Day of Social Justice, we caught up with her to explore her musical world and creative journey.

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