Toronto R&B artist, Taahira Aquiyla Duff, known to her fans simply as Aqyila, is starting 2024 off strong.
After winning Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the 2024 Juno Awards for her single "Hello," Aqyila looks to build on this success. In 2021, her first single, “Vibe for Me (Bob for Me),” racked up over 10 million streams worldwide and landed Aqylia her first JUNO Award nomination for Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year.
Since then, Aqyila has only seen more growth and success. She was tapped as an ambassador for TikTok’s #RnBmonth in November 2022 and has landed opening spots for other talented artists like Kimbra and Cat Burns. The rising star’s 2023 debut EP, For The Better, earned her a second nomination at the 2024 Juno Awards.
Along with the Juno-winning “Hello,” another viral fan favourite that deeply resonated with her audience on TikTok, the EP featured the singles “Pressure” and “OH,” both of which showcase her maturing vocals and songwriting skills.
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