Lia Samantha

About

Colombian singer and designer who is best known for her singing within the fields of reggae and rap. She is also a famed fashion designer who has participated in events such as African Fashion Week in Amsterdam, the Colombia Trade Expo International, and Moscow Fashion Week. 

Before Fame

She first explored her passion for music at the age of 11 when she formed a rap group with her cousin. At fifteen, she went on to found the first rap based clothing label in Colombia called Familia Ayara. She then formed the reggae band Voodoo Souljahs in 2005 and started her won brand Lia Samantha in 2009. 

Trivia

She was selected to participate in the National Beauty Contest in 2013 after releasing the collection Everyday Afro. 

Family Life

She was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. 

Associated With

Mercedes Salazar is another prominent fashion designer from Colombia.