Chika (rapper)
Chika | |
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 Chika in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jane Chika Oranika |
| Born | March 9, 1997 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–2021 (hiatus) |
| Labels | Warner[2] |
Jane Chika Oranika (born March 9, 1997),[3] known simply as Chika (often written in capital letters), is an American rapper and singer. She first became known on social media before signing to Warner Records in 2019. She was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2020.[4]
In April 2021, Chika announced a short break from making music because of her mental health.[5][6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Wilkinson, James. "CHIKA on Apple Music - Artist Bio". Apple Music. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Warner Records Press | Chika". Archived from the original on 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
- ↑ Chika [@oranicuhh] (March 10, 2017). "okay so, i turned 20 yesterday & i wanted to do a countdown rap from 20 all the way to 1. it was kinda hard. hope you like it, though! pic.twitter.com/sxouE3y5VT" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "2021 GRAMMYs: Complete Nominees List". Grammy.com. November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ↑ Giardina, Henry (April 12, 2021). "CHIKA Announces Retirement, Citing "Mental Toll" of Music Industry". them. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Chika Says She's Retiring Because of the 'Mental Toll' of the Music Industry". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ @oranicuhh (Mar 16, 2020). "1.) I'm bisexual 2.) I'm not even remotely butch 3.) There is a specific dick I am referring to" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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