Ayoni (singer)

Ayoni Thompson (born 1998 or 1999), known mononymously as Ayoni, is a Bajan singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.

Early life
Ayoni was born in Barbados and moved to Miami as a young child. Throughout her childhood, Ayoni spent time living in Singapore, Jakarta and California. She began singing through her church choir, and also enjoyed creative writing, piano and guitar growing up.

Ayoni said she grew up listening to artists including Adele, Aretha Franklin, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean and Stevie Wonder.

Career
Ayoni attended the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, studying popular music performance beginning in 2017. She has cited Dijon, Lianne La Havas and Moses Sumney as musical influences.

Discography
Ayoni has independently released two projects, as well as several singles.

EPs
 * Iridescent (2019)
 * The Vision (2022)

Singles
 * Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth) (2020)
 * Disco Dancing (2020)
 * The Patriots (2021)
 * If You Leave (2021)
 * You Said I Love You Too Soon (2022)
 * Before I Prosper (2022)
 * Purpose (2023)
 * Bitter in Love (2024)