After several controversies over who would perform the French national anthem at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, it was announced that Aya Nakamura would participate in the ceremony as a guest artists.
The artist is known for mixing her lyrics with several languages, such as Arabic and African dialects, which led to some criticism and debate about her suitability for the event, particularly from right-wing groups.
Despite this, the star shone in her performance, singing several of her classics, including the mega hit “Djadja“. Check out everything you need to know about this music icon, including her net worth and much more…
Aya Nakamura’s age, height and nationality
Aya Coco Danioko (known by her artistic name Aya Nakamura) is a French singer of Malian origin, born on May 10, 1995, which makes her 29 years old and a Taurus. She is approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
She was born in Bamako in Mali, but holds French nationality. Her family decided to move to France when she was just a child, and she grew up in Aulnay-sous-Bois, a suburb of Paris.
Aya Nakamura attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”. (Source: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Her family is known for having a strong influence on her life and career. She has spoken in several interviews about how they have been a crucial support in her life, backing her musical career and helping her adjust to her new life.
Aya Nakamura’s music
Aya initially gained attention by posting her music on social media platforms and music-sharing sites. Her stage name “Nakamura” was inspired by the character Hiro Nakamura from the American TV series “Heroes”.
In 2017, she released her debut album, titled Journal Intime, which included the mega-hit single “Comportement“. This helped her establish herself as an emerging star in the French music scene, now becoming a full-fledged artist.
The following year, in 2018, she released her second album, titled Nakamura, which included the also mega-hit “Djadja“. Thanks to this work, she reached the top and topped the charts across Europe, becoming an international singer.
In 2020, she released her third and most recent album, where she explores themes of love, empowerment and personal experiences. With this work, she solidified her status as a prominent figure in the French music industry.
Her music is a blend of multiple genres, including pop, Afrobeat and R&B. She has become known for mixing languages in her lyrics, such as French with Arabic, English and African dialects.
Aya Nakamura’s net worth in 2024
Being a respected figure in contemporary music, it was expected that Aya Nakamura would have quite an impressive fortune. As of July 2024, the singer is estimated to have a net worth of $3.5 million.
Popnable reported that this figure has been increasing over the years. Other sources believe her earnings could reach $10 million, but so far, these are just rumors, as her income has not been confirmed.
