Akua Naru

Akua Naru merges hip-hop, soul, and spoken word, drawing from a rich background in church communities and neighborhood gatherings in Connecticut. Her music reflects years spent traveling through Asia, West Africa, and Europe, creating a sound that is both rooted and exploratory. Jazz, gospel, and Black oral traditions intertwine, forming a unique artistic identity.

Akua Naru played in Palapa at Fusion festival 2026.