Anike
Biography
Discover the groundbreaking sound and influence of Anike, a true trailblazer in Christian music. Recognized as the first female rapper to achieve major commercial success, Anike, formerly known as Wande, is embracing a new chapter in her life. With a commitment to honoring the Lord in every aspect, including her name, she has transitioned from her former legal names given to her at birth, "Mutiat" and "Yewande," which reflected Muslim devotions and the concept of reincarnation. She felt led to leave these names behind as she fully commits to every aspect of her life giving glory to Yahweh.
As the initial female Christian rapper to tour alongside icons like Lecrae and collaborate with artists such as Toby Mac, Anike has pioneered a unique blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop. Her historic journey includes being the first female artist signed to Reach Records, a powerhouse indie label that birthed Christian hip-hop legends. Her accolades extend to features on Grammy-nominated projects, the Billboard #1 album "The Mav Way," and recognition by leaders like Michelle Obama and Kirk Franklin on their public inspiration playlists. Beyond streaming, Anike showcases her versatility with features in ESPN and Apple commercials, and she's graced stages like the Essence Festival. On the TV show "Girl Talk" on TBNx, she reflects her commitment to empowering women in their spiritual journey. Anike’s influence transcends music, as she uses her platform for fresh perspectives on faith through engaging life talks and comedic content. Videos like "Hallelujah Roll Call" have amassed millions of views, showcasing her ability to connect in meaningful and entertaining ways.
Career Highlights
- Debut single “Blessed Up” totaling over 5 million + streams on Spotify, Apple, etc
- Selected as top 6 Christian artist to watch by USA today
- Selected by spotify for US radar of upcoming artists to watch
- Chosen as a featured artists for Michelle Obama podcast playlist
- Song used to launch Apple’s iPhone 12 mini campaign on tik tok
- Selected for Recording academy’s class of 2021 and 2 performances featured on GRAMMY.com for their “good vibes only” campaign
- Music selected for NBA finals, WNBA finals, NFL draft, WNBA draft
- Music featured on various shows on VH1 and BET
- Debut single “Blessed Up” totaling 1,000,000+ streams on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc
- Top- six Christian hip hop rapper to know in 2019 by USA Today
- The first woman signed to reach records
- Official 2019 SXSW artist
- Official 2019 A3C festival artist
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