DEELA
2026 Step Up Awardee
“A force of no-gimmicks autonomy, DEELA is set to make a big breakthrough this year.”
DEELA is the poster girl.
The British-Nigerian rapper grew up in Lagos before moving to the UK. Her sultry and versatile voice effortlessly shifts between playful and powerful, while her aesthetic channels the colourful early 2000s Nollywood era. She captivates listeners with ease through her smooth vocals, an unapologetic delivery, and an assertive flair.
