Malika Ferguson facts for kids

Malika Ferguson is an English singer and songwriter. She was also known by her stage name Meleka.

Who is Malika Ferguson?

Malika Ferguson is a talented singer and songwriter from London, England. She is known for her soulful voice and for writing songs for other artists. She has released her own music and has also been featured on popular songs.

Starting Out as Meleka

When Malika first started in the music industry, she used the stage name Meleka. She chose this name while working behind the scenes, writing songs for different music producers and other singers.

In 2010, as Meleka, she became well-known for singing on a popular dance track called "Go." This song was made with a music group called Crazy Cousinz and became a big hit in the "funky house" music style. When someone is a "featured vocalist," it means they sing on a song that is mainly by another artist or group.

Performing as Malika

After the success of "Go," Malika started performing and releasing music under her real name, Malika. She has put out several songs since then. One of her first big releases was her debut collection of songs, called an EP, titled Songs About C.

In 2019, Malika also sang on a new version of the song "Flowers" by Nathan Dawe. Her vocals were not officially credited, meaning her name wasn't listed as a singer on the song. However, this version of "Flowers" became very popular and reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The UK Singles Chart is a list that shows the most popular songs in the United Kingdom each week.