Aya (album)

Aya is the third studio album by French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura, released on November 13, 2020, by Rec. 118 and Warner Music France. The album features collaborations with Stormzy, Ms Banks, and Oboy. Musically, Aya is primarily an Afrobeat and R&B album, with elements of pop and dancehall. The album's title is a shortened version of the singer's first name, Aya Danielle. Aya spawned several commercially successful singles, including "Jolie Nana," "Doudou," and "Copines." The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Nakamura's vocal performance and the album's diverse sound. Aya was a commercial success, reaching number one in France and charting in several other European countries.