Libianca

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Libianca

Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji (born July 23, 2000), known mononymously as Libianca, is a Cameroonian-American singer. She is best known for her breakout single "People" (2022). She previously competed in the 21st season of American TV show The Voice in 2021.

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Libianca in 2023
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Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji

(2000-07-23) July 23, 2000 (age 24)
Citizenship
  • Cameroon
  • United States
Musical career
OriginBamenda, Cameroon
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Labels
  • West Side Creative
  • 5K
  • RCA
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Early life

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Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji was born on July 23, 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2][3] In an interview with BBC News Pidgin, Libianca recalled that when she was four years old, her family experienced issues with immigration.[3] Her mother decided to have the family relocate to Bamenda, Cameroon, before they could be deported.[4] In her upbringing in Bamenda, Libianca sung in gospel choirs and attended a boarding school, where she learned how to play the guitar.[5]

2021–present: The Voice and "People"

In 2021, Libianca competed on the twenty-first season of NBC's The Voice, where Blake Shelton was her coach.[6][7] She made her way to the top 20 before being eliminated.[8] Her covers of "Everything I Wanted" and "Woman" on the show were later released as singles via West Side Creative Agency.[citation needed]

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Libianca signed to 5K Records and Sony in 2022.[9] In December of that year, she released "People", a song inspired by her cyclothymia. The song debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard Afrobeats chart, at No. 1 in UK Afrobeats chart, peaked at No. 2 in UK Official chart, and received wide attention across social media.[10]

Libianca performed as an opening at Alicia Keys' 2023 Keys to the Summer Tour.[11]

In April 2024, Libianca announced that she was postponing her North American tour following death threats for performing with a Cameroonian flag issued by separatists fighting in the Anglophone Crisis. The separatists consider the Cameroonian flag brandished by the singer as a sign of support for President Paul Biya, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders and dictators.[12]

Artistry

Libianca takes influence from genres prevalent in her upbringing, such as Cameroonian music, Nigerian music, and highlife. She describes her music as an "intersection of R&B, Afrobeats, [and] soul". Her songwriting has been praised by publications such as Complex UK for its honesty.[13][better source needed]

Discography

Extended plays

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Title Details
Walk Away
  • Released: December 8, 2023
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: 5K Records, Sony
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[14]
CAN
[15]
FRA
[16]
NLD
[17]
NZ
[18]
SWE
[19]
SWI
[17]
UK
[20]
US
[21]
WW
[22]
"Level" 2019
"My Place" 2020
"Revenge"
"Thank You" 2021
"Special Lovin'"
"People" 2022 2239191216928020
"Jah"[31] 2023
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Other charted songs

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NZ
Hot

[32]
"Mistaken"
(with Oxlade and Chlöe)
2024 16 Walk Away
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Awards

Africa Entertainment Awards USA

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Herself Best Francophone Female Artist/Group Nominated [33]
Best Female Artist Nominated
"People" Song of the Year Nominated
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The Future Awards Africa

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2023 Herself Prize for Music Nominated [34]
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MTV Video Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 People Best Afrobeats Nominated [35]
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References

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