Pak singer Daniya Kanwal lights up New York's Times Square
Pakistani artist Daniya Kanwal has been featured on a billboard in New York's Times Square after being named Spotify's EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador. Her music career, which spans hip-hop and dance, has seen significant growth in international streaming numbers.
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The recognition highlights the growing global reach of South Asian artists and the role of streaming platforms in cross-cultural music promotion.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Pak singer Daniya Kanwal lights up New York’s Times Square KARACHI: Pakistani rapper, dancer and choreographer Daniya Kanwal was featured on a Times Square billboard in New York, marking another milestone in her growing music career.
Kanwal, who was named the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the third quarter of 2026 by Spotify, has emerged as one of the newer voices in Pakistan's hip hop scene, combining rap with South Asian influences and lyrics centred on identity, womanhood and the experiences of young women.
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