Oya
- Los Angeles, CA
- R&B Vocalist
- 2 Verified Bookings
Marc N. said “Amazing singer, but also a true entertainer Oya is amazing. She agreed on short notice to perform for the 50th anniversary of my parents' wedding.…”
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JANIA (Lead Female Vocalist) was born in Germany, but was raised in the valley of Los Angeles California.
She has worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, & Jon Bon Jovi...just to name a few. She was signed to Shaquille O’ Neal’s record label TWisM and Interscope Records where she polished her talents as a singer, songwriter, choreographer and live performer. Later, she wrote and performed the dance song “Activate My Body” which shot up the Billboard Dance charts and was the #1 music video on MTV Logo!
Jania was recently the lead female vocalist for the B.B. King’s All Star Band in which she entertained audiences around the world for 4 months on the Holland America Luxury Liner.
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Unions: SAG-AFTRA
Jania has been a professional singer since she was a child. Born in Nuremberg Germany, Her father is a guitarist and her mother is a singer. They met in a band!
So, naturally, she fell in love with music!
She started her career at a young age singing with The Winans (a gospel group), Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Bob Jovi..and many other singers and performers. She later went on to write songs for herself and other artists.
She was also doing voiceovers...all before her 16th birthday!
Jania and her sisters signed a record deal with Shaquille O'Neal's label TWisM/Interscope...right out of high school. Her determination and hard work helped her to become the singing voice of NBC's "Passions" & ABC's "All My Children" where songs that she wrote and performed were selected and featured on the show. That gave her the chance to start really developing her songwriting and vocal style.
Later, she wrote & recorded a national and international Dance/Pop song entitled "Activate My Body" that blazed up the Billboard dance charts peaking at #3.
Jania has also starred in many stage plays and musicals around the U.S. performing in front of dozens of audiences as a singer, as well as an actress!
She was recently a guest entertainer as the featured vocalist for The B. B. King's All Star band that is a highlight on the Holland America cruise line. She had a chance to share her voice with people from all over the world!
Along with being a skilled singer, Jania is a choreographer as well. She has trained with Debbie Allen, Tina Landon, Shane Sparks...as well as Gustavo Vargas & The Bellydance Twins (Veena & Neena).
Her dancing styles includes, Jazz, Hip Hop, Bellydance and Salsa. She has choreographed for many artists such as: Shaquille O' Neal, Heather Headley, & Chante Moore.
Jania's creativity, strict work ethic, and charming personality has made her a favorite to work with. She is a dynamic performer who leaves her audiences dazzled and thoroughly entertained!
Marc N. said “Amazing singer, but also a true entertainer Oya is amazing. She agreed on short notice to perform for the 50th anniversary of my parents' wedding.…”
Jeff S. said “Every one of the 70 guests commented on how great the music was. Easy to work with and very nice people. Serafia has perfect and low key personality Would…”
John R. said “I wasn’t there but the organizer said the singer was fantastic.”
Robyn R. said “Conor was a delight to work with from start to finish. I reached out, gave him minimal details of the event and he made everything happen without a bump…”