With reverberant vocals that could flood the room of an opera house, and lyrics that reach the depths of youthful nostalgia, singer-songwriter Nai’a urges listeners to confront their most vulnerable tendencies. “I think that’s what I want people to gain, is the humanity in music again,” says Nai’a. “I always say that my music is imperfectly perfect.”
After posting a video at the piano in 2022, Nai’a’s “London” found its first audience. With over 100 thousand streams across platforms and nearly half a million plays on TikTok, “London” was his first big success. But Nai’a was just beginning. In his hometown, he cultivated his first live show at a local church. Quickly, Nai’a went on to perform his original music internationally with shows in Las Vegas (AREA 15), and London, England (Breaking Sound). Now living in New York City, he has performed almost every local music venue (Mercury Lounge, 3 Dollar Bill, Heaven Can Wait, The Delancey, Berlin Under Ave A, Pete’s Candy Store).