Yohani (Singer) Biography: Songs, Age, Spouse, Net Worth, Real Name, Wikipedia

Yohani Diloka de Silva, professionally known as Yohani, is a talented Sri Lankan singer-songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber.

She began her musical journey as a YouTuber and quickly gained recognition for her cover of the hit song ‘Manike Mage Hithe.’

Her covers of both singing and rapping have earned her the title of “Rap Princess” in Sri Lanka, showcasing her versatility and skill in both genres.

Yohani continues to delight and inspire her fans with her music, cementing her place as a rising star in the Sri Lankan music industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Yohani Diloka de Silva
• Stage Name: Yohani
• Born: July 30 1993
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Occupation: Sri Lankan singer-songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber.
• Height: 5’6
• Parent: Prasanna de Silva ,Dinithi de Silva
• Siblings: 1, Shavindri de Silva
• Spouse: Ahmed Khan
• Children: none
• Relationship: married
• Net Worth: $25 million.

Early Life And Education.

Yohani was born on July 30 30, 1993, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Her parents raised her: her father, Prasanna de Silva, who was an Army Officer at the rank of Major General, and her mother, Dinithi de Silva, who was a former air hostess at Sri Lankan Airlines.

Yohani has one sibling, her sister Shavindri de Silva, who is currently studying medicine in Sri Lanka.

Yohani follows the Buddhist faith and is of Sri Lankan descent.

She attended Visakha Vidyalaya in Colombo for her primary and secondary education. Later, she pursued a BSc in Supply Chain and Logistics Management from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in Colombo.

She then went on to earn a Master of Professional Accounting from CQUniversity in Rockhampton, Australia.

Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (2013-2015) and a Master of Professional Accounting (2017-2018) from CQUniversity.

Career

Yohani, also known as Yohani de Silva, is a talented musician from Sri Lanka who has excelled in various artistic fields.

She is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber, and her career has been a remarkable journey, from being a YouTube cover artist to gaining global recognition.

Her success story began on YouTube, where she started posting covers of popular songs. Her rap cover of the Sinhala song “Deviyange Bare” gained her initial recognition and earned her the title “Rap Princess” of Sri Lanka due to her unique style of singing and rapping.

However, it was her cover of “Manike Mage Hithe” that brought her to the international stage in 2021. This song went viral on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, garnering billions of views and streams. This success made her the first Sri Lankan female singer to surpass 3.6 million subscribers on YouTube.

Overall, Yohani’s career is a testament to her talent and hard work, and she continues to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide with her music.

In addition to her success in the music industry, Yohani has also established herself as a notable collaborator.

In 2019, she co-founded the record label Pettah Effect and has since collaborated with various artists, including Indian rapper Raftaar, on “Thalam,” a song that seamlessly blends Sinhala and Hindi lyrics.

Yohani’s talent has also been recognized on an international level, as she has been invited to perform on popular Indian television shows like Bigg Boss and The Kapil Sharma Show.

She has also gained recognition in India, being honored as the Indo-Ceylon Cultural Ambassador by the Indian government.

Her success has also led her to embark on international tours, performing in countries such as India, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and others. Yohani’s distinctive musical style seamlessly blends pop and R&B with traditional Sri Lankan sounds, incorporating both Sinhala and English lyrics into her songs.

Her diverse range of musical influences includes artists such as Rihanna, Eminem, A.R. Rahman, and the Bee Gees.

Award and Nomination

• Mirchi Music Awards (India): Winner (2022): Special Award – Mirchi Trendsetter Of The Year.
• Winner (December 2023): TV Derana Music Video Awards – Most Popular Music Video of 2021 (“Manike”).
• Winner (December 2023): TV Derana Music Video Awards – Most Viewed Music Video of 2021 (“Manike”).
• Winner (March 2022): SLIM Award – Most Popular Song of the Year (for “Manike Mage Hithe,” shared with Chamath Sangeeth, Satheeshan, and Dulan ARX).
• Bollywood Life Awards:Winner (2022): Viral Social Star of the Year.
• Mirchi Music Awards (India): Nominee (2023): Critics’ Award – Best Vocalist of the Year (Female) for “Manike” from Thank God.
• Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, India: Nominee (2023): Favourite Singer for “Manike” from Thank God.
• Consideration (2024): Her debut album “Kella” was submitted for consideration in the “Best Global Music Album” category for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. This marks a significant achievement as it is the first album from Sri Lanka to be considered in this category.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @yohanimusic
• Twitter handle:@Yohani
• Facebook handle: Yohani

Personal Life

Yohani, the talented Sri Lankan singer-songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber, is married to Ahmed Khan.

A video posted on Facebook shows Yohani’s husband, Ahmed Khan, directing a video featuring Yohani.

This indicates that not only is Yohani a successful artist, but she also has a supportive and collaborative relationship with her husband in both their personal and professional lives.

Filmography

While Yohani hasn’t starred in numerous films, she has contributed her musical talents to several projects:

• Thank God (2022): Playback singer for the Hindi song “Manike.”
• Dhamaka (2022): Playback singer for the Telugu song “What’s Happening” (Yohani Version).
• An Action Hero (2022): Playback singer for the Hindi song “Jehda Nasha.”
• The Legend (2022): Playback singer for the Tamil song “Po Po Po.” This film was released on July 21, 2022.
• Yohani: Moving On (2021)
• Yohani: Ithin Adare (2021)
• Yohani & Satheeshan: Manike Mage Hithe (2021)
• Bigg Boss 15 (2021)
• The Big Picture (2021)
• The Kapil Sharma Show (2022)

Discography

• Kella (2023)
• Non-Film Songs
• “Merry Christmas Baby” (2020)
• “Aaye” (2020)
• “Rawwath Dasin” (2020)
• “Sitha Dawuna” (2020)
• “Cold Sunday” (2020)
• “Haal Massa (Viyole Viyole)” (2021)
• “Manike Mage Hithe” (Cover song) (2021)
• “Awidan Yanawa” (2021) (feat. Funky Dirt)
• “I think Adare” (2021)
• “Moving On” (2021)
• “Unmaada Prema Geeya” (2021) (with BnS & Kaizer Kaiz)
• “Rider Fighter” (2022) (with ADK)
• “Gajaman Nona” (2022)
• “So Sri Lanka” (2022)
• “Tu Saamne Aaye” (2022) (with Jubin Nautiyal)
• “Chaudhary” (2023) (with Jubin Nautiyal & Mame Khan)
• “Medusa” (2023) (with Warunaah)
• “Chunari Mein Daag” (2023) (with Tony Kakkar & Ikka Singh)
• “Numba Langa” (2024)
• “Obai Nangiya (Obe Kumaruge)” (2024)
• “Bollywood Mash Up” (2024)
• “Sorry” (2024)
• “Heethu” (2024)
• “KELLA (Radio Edition)” (2024)
• “Numba Langa Remix” (2025)
• “Ain’t Nobody Like You” (2025)
• Film Songs (Playback Singer)
• “Shiddat” (Female Version) from Shiddat (2021)
• “Po Po Po” from The Legend (2022)
• “Manike” from Thank God (2022) (with Jubin Nautiyal)
• “Jehda Nasha” from An Action Hero (2022) (with IP Singh, Amar Jalal & Harjot Kaur)
• “What’s Happening” (Yohani Version) from Dhamaka (2022)

Net Worth

Yohani, also known as Yohani de Silva, is a multi-talented artist from Sri Lanka.

She gained popularity as a singer-songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber, showcasing her skills and creativity to the world.

With her growing fame and success, she has amassed an estimated net worth of $25 million.