Citizen of the World,” a musical stew of influences which include World Beat, Afrobeat, Jazz, Afrocuban, R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Pop.

05 Wanting You

04 Human

03 Play Me

02 No Time

01 Goddess

Born in Chicago to immigrant parents from Ghana, a nation of West Africa, Goldie Sikafuturo has always been immersed in robust cultural diversity due to her rich family bloodline of Kings, Queens, Dignitaries, and Historians. Her musical talents were uncovered by her family at an early age: her grandmother, a renowned Singer/Voice Teacher in Ghana, attempted to sooth her granddaughter's crying by playing music and singing to her. Not only did this stop her granddaughter's crying, but a young, precocious Goldie was often found to dance to the rhythm of the music, which became her first love.

Growing up as a young child and teenager in the suburbs outside of Chicago in the 80s and 90s, Goldie Sikafuturo’s love for music was heavily influenced by her parents and older brothers’ diverse musical tastes, spanning R&B, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Classic Rock & Alternative, Bossa Nova, Hip-Hop, Deep House, Ghanaian Highlife, Afro Beat and Funk. Goldie started piano lessons at the age of six and wrote her first song at the age of fourteen. At a high school talent show, she wowed her teachers and classmates with a rendition of Lauryn Hill’s “To Zion.” During her time in the Chicago area she made a name for herself by singing at various festivals, public and private events within the Ghanaian community.

After moving to Washington, DC in 2000, she continued her education at American University, majoring in Literature and Pre-Medicine. While there, she honed her craft as a vocalist by joining the University’s Gospel Choir and by receiving classical training that saw her singing operatic scores in Italian, German and Spanish. She also developed her performance skills by choreographing dance numbers for a Hip-Hop dance group.

After college, she continued to make a name for herself in DC through her Spoken Word Poetry performances while working as an Events Nightlife Coordinator and Club Promoter for the hottest venues in town. She maintained great professional and personal relationships with friends from all over the world. Never once did she stop writing songs.

After obtaining her Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Administration at George Washington University and maintaining a corporate job in the scientific world for several years, she decided she needed a change. Moving to Miami in the spring of 2013, she immersed herself even more deeply in cultural diversity and eclectic music. In the fall, she joined forces with her Vocal Coach/Producer, Axel S. Ortiz. Together they melded and honed her vocal talents, unique life experiences, and exposure to a melting pot of cultures. In the winter of 2016, she finished recording her first project entitled “Citizen of the World,” a musical stew of influences which include World Beat, Afrobeat, Jazz, Afrocuban, R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Pop.

The time has finally arrived: we are thrilled to present “Citizen of the World EP1” for your listening pleasure.