Youth Music Award Winner 2023
Hailed as “a Black woman at the forefront of the UK jazz scene” (Black Ballad), Ni Maxine explores themes of home, identity, self-esteem, and belonging through her soulful, Afrocentric sound. Drawing comparisons to Billie Holiday, Sade, and Erykah Badu, her timeless vocals and conscious lyricism have taken her to major stages such as Africa Oyé, We Out Here, Mostly Jazz Festival, and the EFG London Jazz Festival.
Her award-winning debut single, Strange Love, gained support from tastemakers like Jamie Cullum, YolanDa Brown, and Jamz Supernova, with airplay on Jazz FM, BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, and Selector Radio. Subsequent releases have built anticipation for her debut EP, cementing her status as one to watch for 2025.
With features on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 3’s J to Z, and BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, Ni Maxine is carving a unique path in modern jazz, captivating audiences and inspiring change through her music.
"The voice you hear on the record is exactly what you hear in person."
The Liverpool-based Neo-jazz singer on everybody's lips..."
YolanDa Brown, Jazz FM
Danielle Perry, Jazz FM
"The voice you hear on the radio is exactly what you hear in person"
YolanDa Brown, Jazz FM
"The Liverpool-based Neo-Jazz singer on everybody's lips..."
Danielle Perry, Jazz FM
Drake YolanDa Award Winner
2023
Hailed as “a Black woman at the forefront of the UK jazz scene” (Black Ballad), Ni Maxine explores themes of home, identity, self-esteem, and belonging through her soulful, Afrocentric sound. Drawing comparisons to Billie Holiday, Sade, and Erykah Badu, her timeless vocals and conscious lyricism have taken her to major stages such as Africa Oyé, We Out Here, Mostly Jazz Festival, and the EFG London Jazz Festival.
Her award-winning debut single, Strange Love, gained support from tastemakers like Jamie Cullum, YolanDa Brown, and Jamz Supernova, with airplay on Jazz FM, BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, and Selector Radio. Subsequent releases have built anticipation for her debut EP, cementing her status as one to watch for 2025.
With features on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 3’s J to Z, and BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, Ni Maxine is carving a unique path in modern jazz, captivating audiences and inspiring change through her music.
"THE LIVERPOOL-BASED NEO-JAZZ SINGER ON EVERYBODYS LIPS..."
Danielle Perry, jazz fm
"THE VOICE YOU HEAR ON THE RECORD IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU. HEAR IN PERSON"
YOLANDA BROWN, JAZZ FM
career highlights
Ni sold out a double headline show at PizzaExpress Live, Soho as part of EFG's iconic London Jazz Festival 2024. She also appeared alongside Jamie Cullum for the festivals offical launch film.
2 SOLD-OUT, HEADLINE SHOWS AT PIZZAEXPRESS, SOHO
Ni sold out a double headline show at PizzaExpress Live, Soho as part of EFG's iconic London Jazz Festival 2024. She also appeared alongside Jamie Cullum for the festivals offical launch film.
BEST SINGLE FOR 'STRANGE LOVE'
Ni sold out a double headline show at PizzaExpress Live, Soho as part of EFG's iconic London Jazz Festival 2024. She also appeared alongside Jamie Cullum for the festivals offical launch film.
SUPPORTING CORINNE BAILEY RAE IN NEWCASTLE 2024
