She is the most listened to French artist in the world. She makes the planet dance with her hits.
Born in Bamako in Mali, Aya Danioko (her real name) grew up in Aulnay-sous-Bois, in the suburbs of Paris. She released her first songs on social networks and got noticed. She chose the name Nakamura, in homage to a character in the American series Heroes. In 2015, she signed with Warner Music. In 2017, she gained notoriety with her album Personal diary.
I imposed my musical universe and that's what I'm most proud of. I make the music that I love even if people want to put me in boxes
His songs make Rihanna and Madonna dance. Aya Nakumura breaks taboos by talking about female sex and desire. but it is not unanimous among the public.
I can understand why some people are saying: “Who does she think she is, taunting us with our French language” but it's important to accept the culture of others and I have a double culture", she says. In the meantime, and while the image of a diva sticks to her skin, Aya Nakamura assures her: “Although I may be the most listened to (French) artist in the world, I remain someone's mother, someone's sister and it's important to share time with my family. that is the most important».
