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Just imagine: instead of the amateur wedding singer, Rolando Villazón belts out the wedding aria to the gathered congregation. The everyday street musician on the corner turns out to be a violin virtuoso. What if the orchestra that consists of hobby musicians was suddenly thrown into tempo by one of the greatest conductors? Such imaginings become reality with Mission Incognito.
Ayo is the young star in the world of soul. In only a few years the German-Nigerian musician has released four albums. In France she reached number one in the charts and her album went platinum. Ayo likes to experiment with reggae, folk and rap in her soul music.
After spending time in Germany, Nigeria, London and New York, Ayo now lives in Paris. This is where she became famous and where most of her fanbase is – and her friends with whom she likes to improvise, like the Beatboxer Sly. On March 10, 2014 at Le Lido, Ayọ won the category "Best Female Singer" of the Globes de Cristal Award, which is bestowed by members of the French Press Association recognizing excellence in French art and culture.