NIKI is one of the young singers from Indonesia who has successfully built a career on the international stage. NIKI has proven that big dreams can be achieved from simple small steps. Now known as an international star, her interesting career journey began on YouTube.
Slowly but surely, NIKI managed to turn her interest in music into a way of life. From YouTube, NIKI became the opening act for international musicians, performed on national TV shows, and now holds her own global concerts.
So curious, right? What is NIKI's inspiring career journey like? Let's take a look at the following review, KLovers.
NIKI (credit: instagram/nikizefanya)
Nicole Zefanya, who is now better known as NIKI, was born in Jakarta on January 24, 1999. She has Manado blood from her mother, Julia Josephine Tangkau, who is also a former church singer. Since childhood, NIKI has fallen in love with music, especially 90s R&B genres like Destiny's Child and Aaliyah.
Her interest grew thanks to the influence of her mother, who introduced her to the world of music at an early age. At the age of 9, NIKI began learning guitar, and melody became her new language. Not long after, she started writing her own songs at the age of 13, marking the beginning of a deeper musical exploration.
NIKI (credit: instagram/nikizefanya)
NIKI began to gain attention while active on YouTube. At that time, NIKI uploaded cover songs and original works. NIKI's account had 40,000 subscribers, reflecting her early popularity among internet users.
After that, NIKI attracted even more attention when she was selected to open for Taylor Swift's concert "The Red Tour" in Jakarta in 2014. NIKI was chosen after winning the Cornetto Ride to Fame competition.
This experience became a significant turning point in NIKI's career journey. That year, NIKI also began her career in the Indonesian music industry. NIKI started performing on local TV music shows such as Dahsyat and Inbox.
NIKI (credit: instagram/nikizefanya)
The year 2017 marked a new milestone in NIKI's career. She followed in Rich Brian's footsteps to join the global music label 88rising. This moment made NIKI the first woman in the label. This opportunity opened wide doors for NIKI to enter the international music industry.
With 88rising, NIKI began to release songs and perform on various global stages. Her name and voice started to be heard around the world, strengthening her position as a representation of Asia in the international music scene.
NIKI (credit: instagram/nikizefanya)
As her career developed, NIKI's discography also evolved, reflecting her musicality. NIKI's first mini album titled Zephyr (2018) discusses teenage love and youth life. This was followed by Wanna Take This Downtown?, an EP that expanded her listener reach globally.
In 2020, NIKI released the concept album Moonchild, which includes popular songs like Switchblade, Selene, and Lose. Two years later, the album Nicole greeted listeners with a nostalgic teenage vibe through songs like High School in Jakarta and Backburner.
In 2024, NIKI released her third album, Buzz, which solidified her identity as a global musician while also kicking off her world tour.
NIKI (credit: instagram/nikizefanya)
NIKI's career on the international stage is shining brighter. NIKI made history as the first Indonesian female musician to perform at Coachella in 2022. On that grand stage, she showcased her music and introduced Indonesian songs to a global audience.
Previously, NIKI also performed at the Head in the Clouds festival in 2019 in Los Angeles, singing the song Indonesia Raya and waving the red and white flag.
Not stopping there, NIKI was also involved in the soundtrack for the Marvel film SHANG-CHI with the song Every Summertime, as well as collaborations like Always Rising, reinforcing her influence in global pop music.
In 2025, NIKI became the first Indonesian musician to perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. NIKI performed the song Too Much of a Good Thing.
NIKI (credit: instagram/nikizefanya)
Not only in the studio, NIKI's career is also evident from her series of concerts. She held her first solo tour, The Nicole Tour, reaching 21 cities in North America. This tour showcases the strength of her fanbase and her global appeal.
The year 2025 marks the beginning of the Buzz World Tour, which includes major cities in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. This tour is a tangible proof that NIKI now stands alongside other global musicians, with a journey that started from the simple dreams of a teenager from Jakarta.
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