Hailing from Rio's Irajá, ikinya emerged from the vibrant freestyle and rap battle scene at 17, inspired by the "Sarau" movement. Gaining initial fame through social media, her homemade rendition of "Nego Drama" launched her professional career with the hit "BREVE." Known for her versatility, ikinya's work spans from the soundtrack "PRETO" for "Arcanjo Renegado" to her diverse EP "M.E.T.A." An empowering figure for her female and LGBT audience, ikinya's performances blend DJ sets with an all-women ballet. Recently, she shone at the "Universo Paralelo" festival, continually evolving across genres like funk and pop.