Biography

JENYKA is a 16-year-old songwriter, performing artist, and musician from Sofia, Bulgaria, whose music is driven by emotion, authenticity, and the desire to connect with people around the world. Through her original songs, she combines modern pop sounds, powerful vocals, and deeply personal stories that reflect her experiences, dreams, and the world around her.

JENYKA has already built an impressive catalog of original music. Her first original songs, “Everything” and “Hopeless,” received international recognition, winning awards at new music competitions – “I Want Your Music” (Rome, Italy) and “On the Music Waves” (international format).

Her love for music began at the age of four. Between 2016 and 2022, she recorded 25 original children’s songs created by leading Bulgarian composers and lyricists, receiving numerous awards, including the Grand Prix for Best Young Performer, and becoming a seven-time finalist in the European children’s new song competition “Golden Sparks.”

In 2021, JENYKA reached the final of “Bulgaria’s Got Talent,” where her emotional performances of jazz and pop songs touched audiences and the jury. For her, music has never been only about technique — it is a way to tell stories, share emotions, and create genuine connections with listeners.

She continues to develop herself as a complete musician, studying piano, ukulele, drums, and music theory. In 2022, she completed a music production course and is currently studying at AKATAMUS – High School of Performing Arts, while also developing her knowledge of music business at Art-Visia Global.

At the international United Kids competition, JENYKA received a special award from renowned composer and producer Ruslan Kvinta, leading to the creation of her first international project, “Fly.” In 2023, internationally recognized duo XiJaro & Pitch described her as “one of the most soulful new voices” and invited her to participate in one of their musical projects.

In 2025, JENYKA was recognized by Brazilian music media as one of the 10 emerging artists to watch, highlighting her potential as a young artist with an international perspective.

Since 2024, JENYKA has been focused on developing her original artist project. She has released 15 original songs, contributing to the creation of her music and lyrics, and she is currently working on her first EP. Throughout this journey, she has collaborated with different musicians and music professionals in songwriting, production, arrangement, mixing, and mastering.

In 2025, JENYKA became part of the global SOFAR Sounds concert network, performing two intimate acoustic shows with her original music. She also presented her songs with a live band at SoAlive Music Conference and performed her own program at Sofia Live Festival.

Her music has reached international audiences through special recognition from Break Sound Radio in the United States, where her songs were selected and featured as part of their support for independent artists. Her music has also been played on radio stations in France, Italy, and Belgium and is available across all major digital platforms.

In 2025, JENYKA received the award for Best Original Music at UKEFEST 2025, recognizing her songwriting and artistic vision. In 2026, her original Bulgarian song “В очакване” (“In Anticipation”) won the award for Best New Bulgarian Song at New University Talent ’26, further establishing her not only as a performer, but also as a songwriter with her own voice, perspective, and message.

Alongside music, JENYKA has developed strong experience in theatre and musical performance. She played the lead role in the musical “Annie” (directed by Dimitar Gotchev), participated in a workshop led by West Hyler (Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour), and performed the songs of the main character in the musical “The Secret of Music.”

For JENYKA, music is more than a career - it is the way she understands the world and communicates with others. Her goal is to create songs that are honest, meaningful, and capable of reaching people regardless of language or borders. With her passion, dedication, and unique artistic identity, JENYKA is building a journey toward an international audience, one song at a time.