How Old Is Niki? the Truth Behind the Singer’s Age and Her Shocking 15-Year-Old Debut
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
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In early 2014, an unexpected opportunity accelerated her path. Wall’s Cornetto, partnering with Taylor Swift’s international tour promoter, hosted the "Ride to Fame" competition across Indonesia. The prize offered an aspiring local artist the chance to open Swift’s The Red Tour at the Mata Elang International Stadium (MEIS) in Ancol, Jakarta.
Zefanya, just 15 years old, submitted an acoustic performance that swept the public voting rounds and impressed the panel of industry judges. On June 4, 2014, she walked onto an arena stage in front of roughly 12,000 concertgoers armed only with her guitar and original songs. The experience proved transformative. Rather than retreating into intimidation, the teenage songwriter realized that a global stage was within her reach, cementing her resolve to pursue songwriting as a permanent vocation.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
