Australian vocalist Nishka is set to make her first live performance in Nigeria on November 28, when she headlines the musical segment of Escape, an art exhibition in Lagos showcasing the works of visual artist Fortune Ileleji and Grammy-winning musician Tejiri Sonics.
The event will bring together contemporary visual art and live music, with the Melbourne-based singer appearing as a special guest to introduce her sound to Nigerian audiences.
Organised by Ileleji and Sonics, Escape will feature works by both creatives, with Nishka’s performance adding a musical dimension to the exhibition.
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The collaboration reflects the growing relationship between music and visual art, with creative events providing opportunities for different disciplines to share audiences and explore common themes.
Nishka’s musical identity has been shaped by diverse cultural influences. Born and raised in Melbourne in a family of Macedonian heritage, she grew up listening to soul, funk, hip-hop and house music, alongside traditional sounds associated with her family background.
Her interest in music began at the age of 10, when she started singing while also training in martial arts. She pursued both interests for several years, taking part in martial arts tournaments before deciding at 15 to concentrate fully on music.
Her sound combines soulful vocals with contemporary pop production and rhythm-driven arrangements. Her songwriting explores love, desire, vulnerability and self-discovery, moving between personal storytelling and more energetic musical expressions.
Her debut single, On My Mind, offers an introduction to her musical style.
The choice of Escape as the setting for her Nigerian debut brings together two creative forms that interpret emotions, experiences and memories in different ways. The exhibition is expected to offer audiences an opportunity to experience visual art and live music within the same programme.
For the organisers, Nishka’s participation also connects the Lagos exhibition to a wider international creative network, while allowing the singer to engage listeners in a new cultural environment.
The event further highlights Lagos’ role as a meeting point for local and international creative initiatives, with collaborations across artistic disciplines providing opportunities for cultural exchange and new audiences.
Guardian
