14-Year old Franchika is a native of Chicago, IL. She is a Singer/Actress and possesses vocal talent that spans far beyond her years. She has been first place winner of every contest she ever entered. She often declares, ”Music is in me.”

Her parents who from Cameroon of a Widikum father (Joseph Abey., Fon of Tikom-Widikum) and Metta mother (Mabele Abey), who are very loving and supportive of her career, gave her a karaoke machine at the early age of five, and it remains her favourite gift. Franchika’s love for music became evident at a very early age. To develop a serious discipline for the art, young Franchika was enrolled in in Muzicnet School of music and in later years at the Center school of music Chicago taking private vocal lessons.

She has performed locally in Mega churches in Chicago, school and charity events. She has performed in private and for showcases from Chicago, Atlanta, Ohio, Houston, L.A, and Dallas. Franchika has done over 100 performances, but her most memorable are performing for the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 69th birthday at operation PUSH headquarters in Chicago, Performing at the Staple center L.A for a private fundraiser, and MGM GRAND GARDEN LAS FOR ARBONNE. While many know her for her voice, her success proves her dedication and tenacity to be a great teen senation and later a superstar.

Article Written by Ni Joe Abey, Posted 15th September 2012.