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She practiced writing songs in their garage studio, which her father had built.

Her older sisters, Miyoko and Jamila, were members of the Gyál girl band in the 1990s.Īiko had found refuge in music and had begun her career at an early age, following in their footsteps. Thankfully, her parents, particularly her father, who aspired to be a singer, encouraged and supported his children’s musical interests. On March 16, 1988, Aiko was born as the youngest of five children. Aiko’s parents encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming a musician. Her name, according to her, meant “dragon phoenix,” a wild beast. However, when she grew older, she recognized how lovely her surname was. She also considered altering her last name because no one could pronounce it right. Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo is her complete name, in case you didn’t know.

I’m just a regular individual.” Aiko was so stressed up that she considered changing her last name. It got to the point where people were perplexed about her ethnicity and would inquire, “What are you?” and she would just respond, “I am a female. “It was just like no one got it, and they were all like, ‘How are you mixed with this, this, and this?'” Vice heard Aiko’s story. Her illustrious ancestry, on the other hand, caused her problems at first. Aiko is of mixed ethnicity due to their diverse ancestry. Aiko’s father was similarly of mixed ethnicity, as were his parents. Her father was a Japanese man who grew up in Compton, and her mother was a black woman. Christina’s mother is of Spanish, Dominican, and Japanese descent. Jhené Aiko’s parents are both of mixed ancestry.īoth of Aiko’s parents are of mixed race. Karamo Chilombo and Christina Yamamoto, had an important part in her musical career. While her professional success is well-known, few people are aware that her parents, Dr.

Jhené Aiko is a well-known personality in the music industry, having released the smash EP Sail Out and the critically praised first album Souled Out.