About Shay Lia
Born 1993. Shay Lia is a singer.
Shanice Dileita Mohamed (born on September 8th 1993), known as Shay Lia, is a French-Djiboutian musician based in Montreal, Quebec. Best known for her collaborations with Kaytranada, her solo debut EP Dangerous was longlisted for the 2019 Polaris Music Prize.
Born in France and raised in Djibouti, Lia moved to Montreal in 2012 to study communication at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Shay Lia dances prominently in Kaytranada's 2013 Boiler Room set.
Lia released a number of solo singles in 2018 before releasing Dangerous in May 2019.
Discography
EPs
Dangerous (2019) Solaris (2020)
Albums
FACETS (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Shay Lia?
Djiboutian-Canadian musician (*1993)
When was Shay Lia born?
Shay Lia was born in 1993 in Djibouti.
What is Shay Lia's occupation?
Shay Lia is a singer.
What nationality is Shay Lia?
Shay Lia's recorded nationality: Djibouti.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shay Lia. https://biography.guide/shay-lia/
MLA: "Shay Lia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shay-lia/.
Chicago: "Shay Lia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shay-lia/.
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