Amina Buddafly

Amina Buddafly was born in Hamburg, Germany, of Senegalese and German heritage. She began her music career as part of the R&B group Choyce, alongside her sisters Sophie and Safietou. The group was discovered in 2002 by producer Orrin Ennis and signed with Germany’s RCA. In 2005, the group, now known as Black Buddafly, signed with Def Jam, releasing singles such as “Rock-a-Bye” and “Bad Girl” featuring Fabolous. After Sophie’s departure in 2006, Amina and her twin sister Jazz continued as a duo. They later signed with J Records in 2009. The group eventually disbanded.

Amina transitioned into a solo career, gaining further public attention in 2013 as a cast member on the VH1 reality series *Love & Hip Hop: New York*. Following her appearance on the series, she returned to music, releasing her debut solo album, *Mymusic*, in 2015. She is also a multi-instrumentalist, having taught herself piano and guitar. As an independent artist, she has taken on roles in writing, singing, producing, engineering, and composing her music, actively releasing albums. Her journey includes navigating the music industry and adapting to career changes while maintaining her artistic independence.

Buddafly also embraces her role as a mother to two daughters. She has publicly discussed her experiences with motherhood and personal growth. Her work reflects a focus on authentic self-expression. She continues to create and share her music independently.