Ego Ella May (born Ego Ella Uche, 1992) is a British-Nigerian singer-songwriter from Croydon, South London, working across R&B, neo-soul and contemporary jazz. Her name honours both her Nigerian heritage and jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald. Her 2020 debut album Honey for Wounds won Best Jazz Act at the MOBO Awards and earned her the Vocalist of the Year prize at the 2021 Jazz FM Awards, establishing her as one of the key voices of the UK soul renaissance. Her sophomore album Good Intentions followed in March 2026.
Ego Ella May released her sophomore album Good Intentions on 20 March 2026 via Believe UK, her first full-length record since Honey for Wounds six years earlier.
The album Good Intentions was officially announced in January 2026, with May citing the Spring Equinox release date as a symbol of renewal and creative reset.
Ego Ella May released 'We're Not Free', the second single from Good Intentions, filmed in Johannesburg and addressing themes of collective responsibility.
Ego Ella May unveiled 'What We Do', the lead single from her then-forthcoming sophomore album, co-produced with South London musician Wu-Lu.
In 2024, Ego Ella May made her Canadian live debut on the main stage of the Montreal Jazz Festival and sold out her headline show at Ronnie Scott's in London.
