Naya Ali facts for kids
Naya Ali is a talented rapper from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was born in Ethiopia and is known for her powerful music. In 2020, she released the first part of her first album, called Godspeed: Baptism (Prelude).
About Naya Ali
Naya Ali was born in Ethiopia. She moved to Canada when she was very young. She grew up in a part of Montreal called Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
Her Start in Music
When Naya was a teenager, she loved writing poetry and rapping. Later, she went to McGill and Concordia universities. She studied public relations and worked in marketing. But her passion for music was strong. She decided to leave her job to focus on her music career.
Music Releases and Awards
Naya Ali released her first song, "Ra Ra," in 2017. In 2018, she released her first mini-album, called Higher Self. Her first full album, Godspeed: Baptism (Prelude), came out in 2020. It was released by Coyote Records. The second part of this album was planned for 2021.
In 2021, Naya Ali won a special award. She was one of five artists to receive a prize at the Black Canadian Music Awards. These awards are given by the SOCAN Foundation. Also in 2021, Complex magazine named her one of the top 25 Canadian artists to watch.
Helping Others Through Music
In 2023, Naya Ali joined many other artists for a special song. They recorded a version of Serena Ryder's song "What I Wouldn't Do". This song was released to help a good cause. It raised money for Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign. This campaign supports mental health for young people.
