Aya Danioko, better known by her stage name Aya Nakamura, is a French-Malian singer-songwriter who rose to fame by releasing her music online.
She quickly gained many fans with the songs “Karma” and “J’ai mal”. Her old friend Dembo Camara recognized her talent and became her producer and manager, helping her succeed in the music industry.
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- Full name: Aya Danioko
- Stage name: Nakamura Aya
- Date of Birth: May 10, 1995
- Age: 29
- Birthplace: Bamako, Mali
- Nationality: French-Malian
- Occupation: French-Malian singer-songwriter
- Height: 5’9″
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Danioko
- Siblings: 5
- Ex-spouse: Vladimir Boudnikoff
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Aya Danioko, known by her stage name Aya Nakamura, was born in Bamako, Mali on May 10, 1995. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Danioko, and grew up with five siblings, but their names were unknown to the media.
Aya studied fashion at La Courneuve and later adopted the stage name Nakamura, inspired by the character Hiro Nakamura from the hit TV series hero.
Profession
Aya Danioko, better known by her stage name Aya Nakamura, is a French-Malian singer-songwriter who has become a huge star in the French and international music scene.
Her career has been characterized by a unique fusion of Afrobeats, R&B and pop, along with her strong vocals and catchy melodies.
Despite the criticism and controversy that Nakamura has faced for her music and lyrics, her popularity has continued to rise and she has become a symbol of female power in the music industry.
Nakamura initially gained attention through her online work and has amassed a loyal following with songs such as “Karma” and “J’ai mal.”
Her hit single “Brisé” became a YouTube sensation, leading to her signing with Warner Music France. Her debut album Journalsreleased in 2017, peaked at number six on the French charts.
This is her second album. Nakamurawhich really catapulted her to fame. The album was released in 2018 and included the hit singles “Djadja” and “Copines”.
“Djadja” was a huge success, reaching number one in France and charting throughout Europe, and its music video became a cultural phenomenon, with over 1 billion views on YouTube.
With her unique voice and undeniable talent, Aya Nakamura continues to make her mark on the music scene and inspire audiences around the world.
Since then, Nakamura’s success has continued, releasing three more commercially successful studio albums and receiving multiple awards and nominations.
She is the most listened to French female artist on Spotify and in February 2023 became Lancôme’s International Beauty Muse.
In addition, she has five French No. 1 songs and one No. 1 album, and has won the French Music Triumph Award and the NRJ Music Award. She has also been nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best French Artist several times.
Awards and nominations
- Music Victory Award
- 2020: Best Female Vocalist (Album) Aya）
- NRJ Music Awards
- French Female Artist of the Year (multiple years)
- French Song of the Year (multiple years)
- Annual social hot spots (multiple years)
- French-speaking countries’ annual breakthrough award
- Flame 2024
- Female Artist of the Year (2023 and 2024)
- New Pop Albums (2024)
- International Breakthrough (2024)
- European Music Dynamic Talent Award
- 2019: Best Urban Albums
- BET Awards
- 2019, 2023 and 2024: Best International Show (France)
- MTV Europe Music Awards
- Nominated for Best French Performance Award several times
- Headies Awards
- African Artist of the Year
- Future Prize Africa Music Awards
- Other honors
- Become Lancôme International Beauty Muse in February 2023
- Has several #1 songs and albums in France
- Over 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the most listened-to French female singer on the platform
social media
- Instagram account: @ayanakamura_officiel
- Facebook account: Nakamura Aya
personal life
Danny Oko Aya, also known as Nakamura Aya, has had a turbulent personal life in recent years. In 2016, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter, but chose not to reveal the identity of the father.
In 2019, she briefly dated collaborator Niska, but the relationship ended due to allegations of domestic violence.
However, in October 2020, Nakamura confirmed her relationship with music video producer Vladimir Boudnikoff, with whom she had previously worked.
In January 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter, but just a few months later, in August of the same year, an incident occurred that led to their separation.
Both Nakamura and Budnikov were accused of domestic violence against each other, and in February 2023, a judge ruled that Nakamura must pay a fine of 10,000 euros, while Budnikov must pay a fine of 5,000 euros.
It’s a reminder that even successful public figures face difficult challenges in their personal lives.
Discography
Studio album
- Journals (2017)
- Nakamura (2018)
- Aya (2020)
- Denmark (2023)
Hit Singles
- “Jia Jia” (2018)
- Copines (2018)
- “Pookie” (2019)
- “Sucette” (feat. Niska) (2019)
- “Julie Nana” (2020)
- La Machine (2020)
- The Liars (2022)
- “Dégaine” (feat. Damso) (2022)
- “Text Message” (2022)
- “Baby” (2023)
- “Dad” (feat. SDM) (2023)
Filmography
- Chiara (2021)
- Nakamura Aya: Brisé (2015) (short film)
- Fababy Feat. Aya Nakamura: Love You (2015) (Music Video)
net worth
Nakamura’s success as an artist has brought her not only fame but also considerable wealth.
With an estimated net worth of $5 million, she has become one of the most successful Franco-Malian singers. She rose to fame through online publishing, demonstrating the power of digital platforms in the music industry.
