credit:  Elle Johnson

Zikai

Swedish/Ivory Coast artist Zikai has quickly established herself as one of the music scene’s most exciting up-and-coming talents with her unique sound, seamlessly blending R&B, soul, and pop, along with her personal lyrics. She won a Swedish Grammy for ‘Soul/R&B’ for her debut EP and was nominated again in 2024 for her sophomore EP. She has also been nominated as Rookie Artist of the Year at the Denniz Pop Awards, with a jury that includes Max Martin. BBC R1’s Mollie King called her “a name to look out for” after playing several of her latest singles, and global outlets like COLORS and Wonderland have praised her work for its emotional depth and vibrant sound.

Zikai is making a strong impact not just as an artist but also behind the scenes. Zikai has quickly gained recognition as a talented songwriter, working with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Coco Jones, JENNIE, Bebe Rhexa and more

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