Although she is determined to showcase her art on regional and global stages, singer-songwriter Keshia Thomas, professionally known as Kaiya, admits that she did not trust in her own creative ability at first.
“Writing songs had always been a no-no,” Kaiya told Stabroek Weekend in a recent interview. “I’d write a few lines and wonder, ‘what is this?’” Working with other artists, however, was definitely the antidote for the budding Reggae and Afro-Pop performer. She added that working on many projects this year, in particular, greatly assisted her in gaining confidence in her own work.