Briana Nancie

Nancie Divine Ngouanou, professionally known as Briana Nancie, was born in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo in 1997. Her father Alain Serge Ngouanou was a military leader of the Cobra militia in Brazzaville during the brutal Congolese civil war. Her mother, Paulette, is from the Luba people in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo), a culturally rich and spiritually strong community.

She never planned to become a singer - but that upload started her unexpected music journey. Briana Nancie say it was really fun in Australia until another chapter started in her life.

During Covid pandemic, Nancie returned briefly to Sweden, where she was kidnapped in a scheme involving her identity fraud. She was told she looked like a rising artist and was forced to sign unknown contracts under pressure. She later realized she was being used for money laundering.

She escaped without an hand bag and fled to France via Denmark, with the help of a relative. To clear her name and tell her truth, she released the track “Illumination," a raw song about the trauma, kidnapping, and survival. Briana says. “ it was not easy it was covid I hade to sell online food just to get money record Ilumination “ but later I was blessed.

At the age of 9', Nancie and her mother relocated to Sweden With her sister Vanessa, seeking safety and a fresh start. They settled in Åmål, a small town near Göteborg. Where her Mather where remarried to her new husband.

As one of the few Black girls in her school, Nancie experienced deep racism, bullying, and alienation. She has spoken publicly about being stared at, insulted, and called names by classmates and how this led to deep emotional trauma and depression.

Also, Nancie have claimed how evil her stepdad have been in multiple songs. He abused me as a child, did me very much harm. I only have forgiveness in order to be where I am today..

"They tried to silence me, but God used music to protect me. I released the truth in my voice."— Nancie

The Swedish investigation about her kidnapping was closed due to lack of evidence but her music became her public defense.

Since 2020, Briana Nancie has become known for her Afro-Spirit style - a unique blend of Soul Trap, spiritual vocals, and urban rhythm. Her music carries the weight of her past but delivers a message of healing, survival, and strength.