Nikita Afonso is an acoustic singer/guitarist and songwriter based in Vancouver, BC. After moving to the Lower Mainland from the Okanagan in 2014, Nikita quickly became an in-demand event singer. Her delicate yet soulful voice is perfect for intimate events such as wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and dinner parties.
Rarely can one find artists who continue to generate organic music and artistry despite our increasingly superficial world. While many artists may be content to depend their career entirely on mainstream trends that are sure to garner views and traction, Nikita Afonso has made it her mission to create songs that provoke human emotion. She has taken her love of country music and made it her own, incorporating modern components and inspirations from her favourite artists, Lennon Stella and Sasha Sloan, to name a few. Like the world, Nikita's artistry is continuously evolving, and yet, she maintains the quintessential elements of classic songwriting, moving listeners and putting music to emotions we have all felt and know.
Her words and voice have enchanted audiences worldwide; the mesmerizing blend of pop and rock has allowed her opportunities to open for Canadian rock legend Tom Cochrane and country star Paul Brandt, share the stage with the iconic Keith Urban, and awarded her countless accolades. Despite several international awards under her belt, Nikita's career continues to transcend across genres, particularly with the release of her highly acclaimed singles, Holy, My Heart, and House on A Mountain.
Nikita's music is available on all major streaming platforms.
While she is an award-winning songwriter herself, she loves to perform cover songs ranging from Pop to Jazz by artists such as The Eagles, Elvis and Taylor Swift to Ed Sheeran and Etta James. With a wide range of songs and genres along with over a decade of experience, Nikita has the ability to captivate audiences from the vibrant young to the charming old.
Nikita is available as a Pop/Classics solo, duo or trio act, as a Jazz duo or trio act and also as a DJ under the name DJ Nik A.
"Oh, how we've needed Nikita Afonso in 2019! The country-tinged pop singer is back with a vengeance on latest single 'Holy, My Heart', a powerful and heartbreaking pop song. The thing that Nikita creates so perfectly is atmosphere." - Born Music Online
"Nikita is a great example of the sort of artist we love at Lougheed...pleasing, mellow but energetic, beautiful sound, crowd pleasing yet cool all at the same time." - Kathleen Almeida, Marketing Manager at The City of Lougheed Shape Properties Corp.
- International Portuguese Music Awards 'Song of the Year' for I Don't Think I'm Doing This Right (2021)
- International Portuguese Music Awards 'Best Music Video of the Year' (2018)
- Roxy Launch Project winner (2017)
- MTV's Cover of the Month winner (February 2017)
- International Portuguese Music Awards 'Best New Artist' (2017)
- International Portuguese Music Awards 'Best New Artist' (2017)
Canada-wide MusiCounts Fred Sherratt Award (2014)
The videos below are from Nikita’s involvement in The Safehouse Project. The Safehouse Project is a YouTube channel that focuses on short films and music videos. Check it out here
