With a name as iconic as the culture she represents, Marenikae emerges as the embodiment of West African pride and culture, elegantly intertwined with the allure and refinement reminiscent of Old Hollywood. Born at the intersection of her Nigerian roots and a global perspective, Marenikae has carved her path with a genre-defying sound that transcends artistic boundaries and resonates with audiences worldwide with a fusion of neo-soul and afro-pop that culminated in her creation of "AFROMERGE" – a harmonious blend of her beloved Nigerian rhythms and neo-soul cadences with electronic & AC nuances throughout, laced with a whole lot of attitude. Her music is an invitation to explore the depth of emotions, telling stories that traverse joy, heartache, and empowerment. The statuesque singer/songwriter embodies a diverse range of talents, spanning across music, art, and fashion. Growing up in Nigeria, she recalls writing songs, creating arrangements, and layering complex melodies at age fourteen, with her approach to songwriting stemming from a fascination with spoken word and attending numerous poetry and writing workshops. Marenikae’s musical upbringing was a tapestry woven with a myriad of genres, drawing inspiration from Nigerian luminaries like 9ice, Styl-Plus, Dare Art-Alade, Fela Kuti, and the Plantashun Boys, while also finding resonance in global icons such as Backstreet Boys, Freddie Mercury, Daughtry, Dwele, and Raheem Devaughn.