KanivaOH

Kaniva’s been gaining momentum with his hard-hitting punchlines, audacious attitude & ability to paint a vivid image with his storytelling in regards to vulnerability, homelessness & mental health.

His onstage accolades have seen hit main stage at Wireless in 2020 & Strawberries & Creem Festival in 2022. He’s opened for Snoop Dogg, French Montana, Little Simz, OG Maco, Big Narstie & sold out three of his own headline shows.

His explosive Blackbox freestyle took storm with viral success early 2018 & he become one of the 1st artists to be signed to GRM Daily’s GRM Records imprint under Parlophone. 
During lockdown he dropped 3 EPs at #1 on iTunes. He’s been championed as 1 to watch by the legendary DJ Semtex & was also one of VEVO’s DSCVR artists in 2020. 
 2021 he made his TV debut on #DoBlackLivesStillMatter & #TonightWithTarget which both aired on BBC Three

“Kaniva’s story is truly powerful” - Clash Magazine
“Kaniva’s skill shines through” - Ear Milk 
"Pure rap heat" - Complex