Le'Laika - Kenyan songstress using synesthesia to her advantage, drops new tune

November 8, 2021 11:18 AM

Synesthesia, is a condition where when one sense is activated, another kicks in at the same time

Singer and Songwriter Le'Laika

Fast-rising Kenyan songstress Le'Laika aka The Angel is blessed with synesthesia, a unique condition where when one sense is activated, another kicks in at the same time.

When she hears music, she sees colors and shapes. She was born for the spotlight and her multifaceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. She has a pure and beautiful voice that suits all kinds of music genres such as dance ballads.

The 21-year-old voice actor is signed to Frinant Music.

"I am coming for the throne, whoever thinks she has it, start getting worried," she said in a statement

Singer and Songwriter Le'Laika Singer and Songwriter Le'Laika Pulse Live Kenya

Adding "I am new in the game but will never be new in your ears."

Born to an artistic family, her father is an art welder and her mom was a singer and a choir instructor.

While she was clearly influenced by her father's jazzier and country music tastes, including artists like Dolly Patron, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis while her mum passed her the genes.

She is active in various areas such as participating in the original soundtracks of TV dramas and shows. The theme song to an upcoming Action Series Jasusi Staring Ian Issaboke and Eddi Kimani was written and performed by Le' Laika.