NiLLa is a Toronto based rap artist who has established herself as an outstanding Emcee, an engaging Public Speaker, and one of Canada’s top Arts Educators. Growing up in various parts of Canada, this free-spirit gravitated towards Hip-Hop at the age of 13, when she discovered her powerful voice while free-styling in her first cypher. Many years later, her creative drive and dedicated focus manifested in her debut album, “From The Ground UP” which earned her the award for “Best Rap/Hip Hop Recording Of The Year” at the Hamilton Music Awards in 2010. NiLLa has shared numerous stages with an expansive selection of Hip Hop’s finest musical acts including The Alkoholiks, Masta Ace, Jus Allah, WildChild, MiC K!NG, DL Incognito, Grand Analog and Ghettosocks, to name a few. Aside from providing support for a long list of legendary performers, NiLLa has headlined multiple festival showcases and successfully toured with LA based Abstract Rude (Rhymesayers Entertainment).