Akua Naru

Akua Naru is an American rapper who, in a short space time solidified herself on the scene with classic boom bap hip hop sounds, socially conscious rhymes, jazz-soul elements, Akua is a model for what women can be in hip hop. Being associated with artist movements such as the 90's hip hop era and acts such as Lauryn Hill & The Roots, Naru's musical and poetic gifts have been appreciated among hip hop circles and are amplified within live performance. Representing strongly when performing with The DIGFLO Band, a six-piece ensemble including drums, keys, saxophone/flute, bass, guitar, and turntables, Akua Naru and her band have a reputation for captivating audiences, hyping crowds, and inspiring many. Clearly, her music and performances are a testament to the legacy of soul music and the powerful trailblazing female artist tradition on which it builds. Akua is hip-hop's spectacular global, poetic, intellectual, spiritual, political, female balance.