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Biography
PopIndia’s first agreement is a publishing deal with Mumbai-based Sri Lankan star Yohani for hits from her catalog, plus future works. Yohani began her music career on YouTube, where she gained recognition for her popular covers of rap songs, earning her the title of “Rap Princess” of Sri Lanka. She rose to global prominence following the success of her viral hit, “Manike Mage Hithe,” which gained recognition not only in Sri Lanka, but also across India and within South Asian diaspora communities. Since 2021, Yohani has become a sought-after voice in Bollywood and Indian cinema, singing in blockbuster film soundtracks like The Legend, Thank God, An Action Hero, and Dhamaka. In 2023, she released her much anticipated debut EP, Kella, to widespread acclaim. Yohani is currently working on her first album marked by the release of her latest singles “Ha Chuttak” and “Chuttak Chuttak”.
Yohani shot to global fame after her breakthrough cover of Manike Mage Hithe, the song went viral across South Asia and beyond, becoming a phenomenon of social media and streaming platforms.
Since then she has become a sought-after voice in Bollywood and Indian cinema, contributing vocals to major soundtracks such as Thank God, An Action Hero, Dhamaka and The Legend — demonstrating her crossover appeal and regional influence.
Her status as a pioneering Sri Lankan female artist on the global stage adds strategic value to our roster: signing Yohani positions the company at the forefront of bridging South Asian music markets and expanding reach across diaspora communities.
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Chart Performance
On Spotify alone, her total streams exceed ≈ 406 million across all tracks.
Her top songs include:
• Manike (From "Thank God") with 243+ million Spotify streams. - kworb.net
• Jehda Nasha (From "An Action Hero") with around 78 million streams. - kworb.net
• Manike Mage Hithe (original viral cover) with over 60 million streams. - kworb.net
On YouTube her cover of “Manike Mage Hithe” alone has amassed well over 256 million views. - kworb.net
Her global monthly listeners are in the millions, reflecting a strong and diverse listenership across regions. - Music Metrics Vault