BIOGRAPHY
Naviyah® is a Non Explicit British Jamaican and Nigerian Central London based Rapper, Singer/Songwriter with a unique diverse sound of Hip-Hop, Rap and Pop with a passion to spread a positive message through her music, where she strongly expresses her faith and everyday life journey
Naviyah has followed the footsteps of her parents who were also involved in the Music industry. Her father was a top record producer and engineer based in the UK, who worked with the likes of Liberty X, Blue, Mis-Teeq, S Club 7, So Solid Crew, Alexandra Burke, Big Brovaz, Damage, Des'ree, and Leona Lewis
Releases
Naviyah released her first EP entitled "Change" in July 2018, and is constantly told by many, that she sounds like a female version of UK Rapper 'Giggs', with her deep urban rap sound, and has been compared to UK artist 'Tinie Tempah' on her track entitled "Sippin On Dat" which was released in August 2025, with patiently awaiting fans excited for her first official music video dropping early 2026
Following her success from her EP entitled "Change" in 2018, Naviyah released her single "Birthday Drink" in October 2020, this track has more of a commercial sound, expertly mixing rap/hip-hop with a pop sensibility together with her positive lyrics to encourage young people to drink alcohol in moderation and to always be in full control and aware of their surroundings.
"Birthday Drink" has been compared to 'Chris Brown's track"Loyal" featuring 'Lil Wayne' and 'Tyga' by many listeners and has been compared to the American Rapper and Singer 'Kid Ink' and Producer 'Dj Mustard'
Radio
Carefully written and sang in such a creative and enjoyable way for listeners,"Birthday Drink" has gained attention from (94.9 FM) BBC Radio London Presenter ‘Jasmine Dotiwala’, featured on ‘The BBC Introducing Mixtape’, and handpicked, aired on BBC 6 Music by Radio Presenter 'Tom Robinson’
Following this, "Birthday Drink" was also play-listed on the ‘Mikill Pane & Marcel Somerville' Show on FUBAR Radio and has gained a bit of a buzz internationally in Japan, United States, Canada, Australia and Germany
Naviyah has been interviewed live and her songs played on several US Radio stations, eg Canada, Atlanta Georgia and Chicago. As well as some UK radio stations, eg UK's Premier Gospel Radio, Reprezent Radio (107.3 FM), BBC Radio (94.9 FM), Pulse 88 Radio (88.0FM) Mystic Radio 98.1 FM, Choice FM (Capital XTRA), Hope FM 90.1 FM and BBC 6 Music
Performances & Workshops
Naviyah has performed at several venues such as The O2 Academy Islington, Libertine by China Whites, Fu Manchu Bar, The Lighthouse Bar & Club, Opium London, Bar 512, Wolverhampton Civic Hall, The Vibe Gallery, The Bridge Academy, Queen Mary's University, South West Fest, Notting Hill Carnival, Floripa, (Emmanuel Evangelical Church (EEC) and more
With her passion to be a positive role model for the youth of today, Naviyah has taken part in several secondary school music workshops to provide motivational talks and live performances with a view to encourage young people to recognize their talents, have a positive mindset and strive to achieve their goals, in whichever career path that they wish to pursue. Some of the schools that Naviyah has attended are Copeland Community School, Quintin Kynaston School, Pimlico Academy, ARK Academy School, Newman Catholic College and others
Record Labels
Naviyah is definitey the one to watch, as she has gained attention from major Record Labels: Universal Music (South Africa), Universal Music (Christian Group) & Tr3way Entertainment (6ix9ine's) former manager
Artists
Naviyah has been appreciated by artists: Mikill Pane, Marcel Somerville, Freeway, Dee-1 and has opened up for Artful Dodger, and Christian Hip-Hop U.S Artist Bizzle
Brand Collaborations & Partnerships
Naviyah has been approached and handpicked by several UK & Worldwide companies within the Hair & Beauty, Fashion, Food & Nutrition industry, and currently has collaboration and partnership deals with a few brands:
PACK'D, Garnier UK, Forest & Shore, The Body Shop®, PIXI Beauty and previously a Brand Ambassador for Christian Louboutin