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Naika Embraces her Layered Identity and Looks to New Horizons | Vogue Arabia

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Leading a fresh new wave of diverse and dynamic singers, Naïka shimmers in sequins, a key trend of the Resort 2026 season

“I don’t know if people know this about me,” says Naïka, “but my mom’s ancestry is Arab.” It’s quite a revelation. Google search queries about the singer frequently revolve around her heritage, with fans questioning whether she is Moroccan, Middle Eastern, American, French, Black or White. During a Zoom call in December, she clears the air straight away. “My culture is Haitian,” the singer, whose real name is Victoria Naicka Richard, clarifies. “But my mom’s ancestors were Lebanese on her father’s side and Syrian-Palestinian on her mother’s side. Centuries ago, trying to flee religious persecu

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