Many times and more than we care to know, we have been told that the world is a global village; that the internet is bringing people together and creating an interconnected world. Most of us have failed to realize what this really means but for people like Enisa Nikaj, it is a reality with far-reaching abilities, such that can transform a struggling career overnight.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Enisa Nikaj is an Albania-American recording artist, singer, and songwriter. She was born on the 5th of March 1996 and until December 2020, her music career was still looking to get the breakthrough that would popularise her name in the industry. As fate would have it, the boost her career needed began to materialize on the 3rd of December 2020 and it has everything to do with Twitter and the people of a West African country, Nigeria.
The singer is currently 28 years old.
What Role Did Twitter and Nigerians Play In Enisa’s Career
As stated above, the boost that Enisa Nikaj’s career needs began to materialize on the 3rd of December 2020 but that’s not where the story began. It dates back to October 2020, precisely on the 10th of the said month when she took to Twitter to support the #EndSars protests in Nigeria.
In case you have been in a coma or perhaps an alien, End SARs was probably the most popular social movement of 2020. It had Nigerians calling for the disbandment of the Nigerian Police’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which had numerous and horrendous allegations of abuse hanging around the neck of its members.
Reacting to the singer’s Tweet in support of #EndSars, a Nigerian on the platform promised her that the people of the country would return the favor. In his words, her “music career won’t be the same again.
The promise began to manifest on the 3rd of December as Nigerians flocked Enisa’s social media pages, especially Twitter, in support of her career.
On the 5th of December, the singer woke up to 25k followers, and hours later, the number had increased to 70k with her name and songs trending on the platform.
Enisa Nikaj First Became Popular for Performing Cover Songs of Popular Artists
As much as supporting End Sars helped Nikaj ‘s career and gained her a wider audience spread across multiple countries like Sir Lanka, South Africa, Malaysia, Kenya, Austria, Italy, Albania, the United States, and of course Nigeria; it is her talent that has kept the people, making them her fans. Admired for her unique voice and classic sound which is a fusion of soul and pop, Enisa has come a long way in her pursuit of a career in the music industry and her rise to fame didn’t start with the End Sars narrative.
From what we gathered, Enisa Nikaj began to gain attention online when she took to performing covers of popular artists’ songs which she shared on social media platforms. Among other prominent names, she performed Adele’s, Eminem’s, Post Malone’s, and Hozier’s songs. The latter’s “Take Me to Church” was the first project that indicated that she’s in the right profession as it quickly generated thousands of views on Youtube.
The attention she gained encouraged her to keep at it and this saw her gain more clout online as more and more people started following her. It was only a matter of time before she drops her debut single. This came to pass in 2016 as the year saw her release a single titled “Burn This Bridge”.
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List of Enisa Nikaj’s Songs
Since she dropped her debut single in 2016, the singer has released other songs and with each, she gets to penetrate more of the entertainment scene. Below is a list of all her songs so far.
The Family Background of the Singer and What Inspired Her Career
While it has been claimed in some quarters that the singer is from Tuzi, Montenegro, we have traced her origin to Albania, a country in Southeast Europe. The singer-songwriter was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York but the circumstances surrounding that are yet to be uncovered.
Nonetheless, Enisa Nikaj isn’t the only child of her parents, she has a younger brother known as Edinnikk on Instagram. She is very fond of him as much as she has a great bond with her parents.
Apart from her music career, Enisa is also a model; reports has it that she is represented by Wilhelmina Models. Nevertheless, it is clear that she is more passionate about making music. It was in 2015 that she started posting cover songs on her YouTube channel but her love for music has been traced to her childhood: she enjoyed listening to Albanian music, thanks to her parents’ influence, and also kept up with music stars like Usher and Jay-Z. Enisa has also disclosed that the English singer-songwriter, Amy Winehouse, is part of the people that shaped her career.
Interesting Facts About Enisa Nikaj
1. She Adopted A Nigerian Name
They gave her a Nigerian (Yoruba) name, Eniola, which means “a person of wealth” and skyrocketed her number of followers on the site. She really captured the hearts of Nigerians.
2. Net Worth Of Enisa Nikaj
The singer has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She made a fortune from her singing career. There is money for her if she keeps making good music.
3. How Tall Is She?
Enisa Nikaj stands at a height of 5feet 6 inches (1.67m), with a bodyweight of 55kg (121lbs). Her physique is complemented by her black hair and beautiful set of brown eyes.
4. She Is Single And Not Searching
Enisa hinted that she is not married nor is she dating anyone. She believes in focusing her entire energy on building her career. So, for this purpose, the singer is single and has no intention to go into any relationship for now.
5. The Singer Was Passionate About Music As A Child
Enisa has always been passionate about music from her childhood days to her college days. She mentioned in an interview how she always appears in-school performances. She featured as Dorathy in her 4th-grade play.
