Naya Ali

Ethiopian-born, Canadian-raised rapper Naya Ali is a rap & hip-hop artist who burst onto the scene with her debut EP Higher Self (2018). Assertive in her raspy deliveries and exceptional flow, she is quickly noticed for her unique vocal tone and ability to move in and out of flow pockets skillfully. In 2022, Godspeed: Elevated, the second part of a two-album project, earned her the English Album of the Year award at ADISQ and the Rap Album of the Year award at the GAMIQ. Today, Naya Ali no longer needs to prove she’s a great rapper—she’s embracing the freedom to evolve as a multifaceted artist. In the process of creating her bold second album, We Did The Damn Thing, which came out in February 2025, Ali has leaned into a space of creative liberation, making music that can connect with a wider spectrum of listeners.