Aya Nakamura
Biography
Aya Nakamura is a French pop singer. She was born on May 10, 1995, in Bamako, Mali. Nakamura published her music online, gaining a following with songs such as "Karma" and "J'ai mal". She released her debut album "Journal intime" in 2017, followed by "Nakamura" in 2018, which was certified Diamond in France. Her songs rank high in French-speaking countries and abroad. She has released several albums, including "Aya" in 2020, "DNK" in 2023, and "Destinée" in 2025. Nakamura has a chart-topping hit single and has been streamed by millions.
Career overview
Aya Nakamura is a French pop singer known for her chart-topping hits. She published her music online, gaining a following with songs such as "Karma" and "J'ai mal". Her producer and manager is Dembo Camara, a long-time friend. Nakamura's debut album Journal intime was released in 2017, followed by its follow-up Nakamura in 2018, which was certified Diamond in France. The album spawned the hit singles "Djadja" and "Copines", charting in France for the first time.
Nakamura's subsequent albums have also been successful, including Aya in 2020, which was certified double platinum in 2023. She holds the record for the female artist with the most singles at number one on the SNEP mégafusion chart. Nakamura's music has been well-received globally, with her songs ranking high in French-speaking countries and abroad.
Nakamura's live performances have also been well-received, with a concert at the Stade de France scheduled for 2026. Her music has been streamed millions of times and she has a large following on social media. Nakamura's unique blend of urban and Afrobeat sounds has helped her transcend genre and language boundaries in the music industry.
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17 titles- Le meilleur des Francofolies (2026) as Self
- Aya Nakamura au Stade de France (2026) as Self
- Aya Nakamura au Stade de France (2026) Producer
- Aya Nakamura au Stade de France (2026) Music
- Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge (2025)
- Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement (2025) as Self - Guest
- Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2024) as Self
- Aya Nakamura en concert aux Vieilles Charrues 2023 (2023) as Self
- Rhythm + Flow France (2022) as Self - Judge
- Footeuses (2020) as Self
- French Game (2019) as Self
- The Secret Song (2018) as Self
- Quotidien (2016) as Self - Guest
- La chanson de l'année (2004) as Self
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
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When and where was Aya Nakamura born?
Aya Nakamura was born on May 10, 1995 in Bamako, Mali.
How many credits does Aya Nakamura have?
Aya Nakamura has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
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Aya Nakamura is a French pop singer. She was born on May 10, 1995, in Bamako, Mali. Nakamura published her music online, gaining a following with songs such as "Karma" and "J'ai mal". She released her debut album "Journal intime" in 2017, followed by "Nakamura" in 2018, which was certified Diamond in France. Her songs ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self — aged about 0
- Rhythm + Flow France (2022) as Self - Judge — aged about 27
- Aya Nakamura au Stade de France (2026) as Self — aged about 31
- Star Academy (2001) as Self — aged about 6
- Quotidien (2016) as Self - Guest — aged about 21
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self — aged about 9
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