Aya Nakamura

Born in 1995 in Bamako, Mali, and raised from childhood in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France, Aya Nakamura is the most streamed French singer internationally. She broke through in 2014 with "J'ai mal" and exploded in 2018 with "Djadja," the lead single from her diamond-certified album "Nakamura" that turned into a global phenomenon. Blending urban pop with R&B and Afro influences, and known for her inventive use of slang and Nouchi expressions, she's followed up with a string of platinum-certified albums in France, including "Journal intime," "Aya" and "DNK." As the most-streamed French artist in the world, Aya Nakamura has built an unmistakable style and voice, cementing her status as a genuine international pop icon.