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Norwegian and Iranian singer (born 1997)

Delara دلارا Delara performing in 2017 Background information Also known as Amanda Delara Born Delara Nikman 1997 (age 28–29) Sweden Origin Norway Genres Pop R&B[1] Occupations Singer songwriter Instruments Vocals piano Years active 2016–present Labels GR:OW Sony Website amandadelara.com

Musical artist

**Amanda Delara Nikman** ([Persian](/source/Persian_language): آماندا دلارا نیکمن; born 1997), known by her stage name **Delara** (formerly **Amanda Delara**), is a Norwegian and Iranian singer. Starting her career in 2016 with debut single, "Paper Paper", she has released four EPs and one studio album, *Shahrazad* (2023). In 2024, her song "Siste dans", from the film [*The Snow Sister*](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Snow_Sister&action=edit&redlink=1) [[Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityPage/Q130478877#sitelinks-wikipedia)], reached [number-one in Norway](/source/List_of_number-one_singles_of_the_2020s_(Norway)).

## Early life

Delara Nikman[a] was born in Sweden in 1997 to [Iranian parents](/source/Swedish_Iranians).[1] Her mother grew up in Iran during the [war with Iraq](/source/Iran%E2%80%93Iraq_War) and was raised by a single mother.[1] Delara moved to Norway at the age of one, spending fourteen years in [Lillehammer](/source/Lillehammer), and subsequently in [Neskollen](/source/Neskollen) from the age of fifteen.[3] Her original plan was to become a doctor.[4] At the age of six, she heard "[Numb/Encore](/source/Numb%2FEncore)" by [Jay-Z](/source/Jay-Z) and [Linkin Park](/source/Linkin_Park), which had a lasting impact on her; she describes it as the first time she felt a love for music.[1] Delara won a school talent competition, which led her to think that she could pursue a career in music.[5] She started making music full-time after secondary school.[1]

As a teenager, Delara would post videos on [Instagram](/source/Instagram) of her singing while playing piano. At the age of sixteen, she got a hold of the [Snapchat](/source/Snapchat) account of [Kaveh](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kaveh_(rapper)&action=edit&redlink=1) [[no](https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaven_(artist))], a fellow Norwegian–Iranian artist who was popular at the time, and sent him videos of herself singing.[5] He invited Delara to his studio in [Økern](/source/%C3%98kern), Oslo, and became a mentor to her, helping her with recording her self-written songs.[5]

## Career

Debut single "Paper Paper" was released in August 2016 under the name Amanda Delara, through the [independent record label](/source/Independent_record_label) [GR:OW](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GR:OW_Records&action=edit&redlink=1).[5][6] The [dark pop](/source/Dark_pop) song reached [Spotify](/source/Spotify)'s Viral charts both globally and in the US.[7] She additionally signed with [Sony Music Norway](/source/Sony_Music_Norway) in 2017,[8] prior to the release of R&B follow-up singles "Dirhamz" and "New Generation", and Delara's first EP, *Rebel*, released later that year.[9][10][11] In the same year, she also released a cover of "Gunerius" by [Karpe](/source/Karpe)[b], which was featured in the Norwegian television series *[Skam](/source/Skam_(TV_series))*.[13]

Delara performing in 2018

The single "We Don't Run from Anyone" was released in early 2018,[14] and was used as the theme song to the television series [*Mesternes mester*](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mesternes_mester&action=edit&redlink=1) [[no](https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesternes_mester)].[2] It was included on her second EP, *Running Deep*, released in May 2018, which Delara described as showcasing a more personal side of herself.[15] The EP, along with the follow-up single "Soldiers" produced by [Askjell Solstrand](/source/Askjell_Solstrand),[16] garnered Delara a nomination at the 2018 [Spellemannprisen](/source/Spellemannprisen) in the category of Pop Artist of the Year.[17]

*Et lite stykke Norge*, Delara's third EP and her first in Norwegian, was released in January 2020.[18] Its cover features [Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson](/source/Bj%C3%B8rnstjerne_Bj%C3%B8rnson), considered one of the [most influential Norwegian writers](/source/The_Four_Greats_(Norwegian_writers)), and its lyrics discuss Delara's identity as a minority in Norway, as well as the [Law of Jante](/source/Law_of_Jante), crime, and self-confidence.[18][19] Some of its content was incorporated into the [national curriculum](/source/National_curriculum) for secondary schools in Norway.[20] In September 2020, she decided to use the mononymous Delara as her stage name.[21][22] Later that year, "Checka", a collaboration with rapper [Loredana](/source/Loredana_(rapper)), became a hit in [German-speaking Europe](/source/German-speaking_Europe),[5] charting in the top five in three countries and earning [Gold](/source/List_of_music_recording_certifications) certifications in Austria and Switzerland.[23][24] It was included on her fourth EP, *Timepiece*, released in May 2021 and created during the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Norway), which features music that is more calm and the productions less heavy.[25][26]

*Shahrazad* (2023), Delara's debut album, was named after [the character](/source/Shahrazad) (*depiction pictured*) from *[One Thousand and One Nights](/source/One_Thousand_and_One_Nights)*.

In May 2023, Delara was one of seventy women of colour who accompanied [Alicia Keys](/source/Alicia_Keys) in a reimagined version of "[If I Ain't Got You](/source/If_I_Ain't_Got_You)" for the [soundtrack](/source/Queen_Charlotte%3A_A_Bridgerton_Story_(soundtrack)) of *[Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story](/source/Queen_Charlotte%3A_A_Bridgerton_Story)*.[27] In June 2023, Delara's Norwegian-language cover of the Swedish-language "[Josefin](/source/Josefin_(song))" by [Albin Lee Meldau](/source/Albin_Lee_Meldau) became popular on [TikTok](/source/TikTok), resulting in her releasing a studio version.[28] It charted at number two in Norway and has been certified double platinum by [IFPI Norge](/source/IFPI_Norge).[29][30] *Shahrazad*, Delara's debut album, was released in November 2023; it was named after [the character of the same name](/source/Scheherazade) from the Middle Eastern folk tale collection *[One Thousand and One Nights](/source/One_Thousand_and_One_Nights)*.[31] At the 2023 Spellemannprisen ceremony, *Shahrazad* won in the category of Release of the Year.[32]

In 2024, Delara appeared on the [fifteenth season](/source/Coke_Studio_Pakistan_season_15) of *[Coke Studio Pakistan](/source/Coke_Studio_Pakistan)*, contributing to the song "Piya Piya Calling" alongside Karpe, Pakistani singer [Kaifi Khalil](/source/Kaifi_Khalil), and Norwegian dance group [Quick Style](/source/Quick_Style). The song was recorded remotely, with its music video shot in mid-2023, and features lyrics in Arabic, [Balochi](/source/Balochi_language), English, [Persian](/source/Persian_language), Gujarati, Norwegian, and Urdu.[33][34] It became a top-five hit in Norway and went on to win the [P3 Gull](/source/P3_Gull) for Song of the Year at the 2024 ceremony, where Delara had two additional nominations.[29][35] "Siste dans", a [Christmas song](/source/Christmas_song) written for the film *[The Snow Sister](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Snow_Sister&action=edit&redlink=1)* (2024), became viral on social media, with the song being used in videos to memorialise people who had died.[36][37] It reached [number-one in Norway](/source/List_of_number-one_singles_of_the_2020s_(Norway)) in November 2024, becoming Delara's song to do so.[29]

### Other ventures

In 2021, Delara participated in the reality television series [*Over Atlanteren*](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Over_Atlanteren&action=edit&redlink=1) [[no](https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_Atlanteren)], where she and five other Norwegian celebrities with little sailing experience were tasked with sailing across the [Atlantic Ocean](/source/Atlantic_Ocean).[38]

## Personal life

Delara has an [Iranian passport](/source/Iranian_passport) and has been active bringing awareness to social issues affecting Iran such as [human rights abuses](/source/Human_rights_in_Iran).[1] Following the [death of Mahsa Amini](/source/Death_of_Mahsa_Amini), Delara collaborated with [Amnesty International](/source/Amnesty_International) to [organise a protest](/source/Mahsa_Amini_protests) in front of the [Norwegian parliament](/source/Norwegian_parliament) in late 2022, with over 1,000 participants.[5] At the red carpet of the 2022 [P3 Gull](/source/P3_Gull) ceremony, Delara carried a sign in support of Iranian rapper [Toomaj Salehi](/source/Toomaj_Salehi), who was arrested during protests.[39]

Delara speaks Persian and was interviewed on the Persian-language channel [Iran International](/source/Iran_International) about her activism.[17][40] Though most of her songs are in English, she has also released songs in Norwegian.[41] In addition, Delara revealed she was teaching herself Spanish during the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Norway).[5]

## Discography

### Studio albums

- *Shahrazad* (2023)

### EPs

- *Rebel* (2017)

- *Running Deep* (2018)

- *Et lite stykke Norge* (2020)

- *Timepiece* (2021)

### Singles

List of singles, with year released and chart positions Single Year Peak positions Certifications Album NOR [29] AUT [42] CHE [43] DEU [44] SWE [45] "Paper Paper" 2016 — — — — — Rebel "Dirhamz" 2017 — — — — — IFPI Norge: Gold[30] "Gunerius" (remix) — — — — — IFPI Norge: 2× Platinum[30] Non-album single "New Generation" — — — — — IFPI Norge: Gold[30] Rebel "Tilbake til meg" (with Arshad Maimouni and Lars Vaular) — — — — — Non-album single "We Don't Run from Anyone" 2018 — — — — — Running Deep "Keep Your Dollars" — — — — — "Soldiers" — — — — — IFPI Norge: Gold[30] Non-album single "Nå er det oss" 2020 —[c] — — — — IFPI Norge: Platinum[30] Et lite stykke Norge "Tell Me One Thing" — — — — — Non-album single "Checka" (with Loredana) — 4 5 2 — IFPI Austria: Gold[23] IFPI Schweiz: Gold[24] Medusa and Timepiece "Shark Tank" 2021 — — — — — Timepiece "Swole" — — — — — "Gone for the Night" (with Robbz x Brookz and Adaam) — — — — —[d] Non-album singles "People Come and Go" 2022 — — — — — "Som noen går" (with Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Jonas Benyoub [no]) — — — — — "Josefin" 2023 2 — — — 30 IFPI Norge: 2× Platinum[30] IFPI Sverige: Gold[45] "Unbound" — — — — — Shahrazad "Didn't You Know" — — — — — "Kalash" (featuring Beam) — — — — — "Volare" 2024 20 — — — — IFPI Norge: Gold[30] Non-album single "Piya Piya Calling" (with Karpe and Kaifi Khalil featuring the Quick Style) 5 — — — — Coke Studio Season 15 "Siste dans" 1 — — — — IFPI Norge: 2× Platinum[30] Non-album singles "Kalash Reimagined"[48] (with Talal Qureshi and Charan featuring Beam) 2025 — — — — — "Sjelen" 2026 1 — — — — Sjelen "Trist Masochist" 2 — — — — "Himmelen brenner" 5 — — — — "Hele uka" 46 — — — —

### Featured singles

List of featured singles, with year released and chart positions Single Year Peak positions Certifications Album NOR [29] DEN [49] "Tæt på" (Tobias Rahim featuring Delara) 2025 10 13 IFPI Danmark: Gold[50] Vulkanø

## Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref. Gaffa Awards 2017 Norwegian Newcomer of the Year Amanda Delara Won [51] Norwegian Music Publishers Award [no] 2021 Work of the Year – Popular Music "Nå er det oss" Nominated [52] 2025 Creator of the Year – Popular Music Amanda Delara Nikman Pending [53] Song of the Year – Popular Music "Piya Piya Calling" (with Karpe, Kaifi Khalil and the Quick Style) Pending Ole Vig Prize [no] 2024 —N/a Amanda Delara Won [54] P3 Gull 2017 Newcomer of the Year Nominated [55] 2020 Song of the Year "Nå er det oss" Nominated [56] 2024 Artist of the Year Delara Nominated [35] Song of the Year "Piya Piya Calling" (with Karpe, Kaifi Khalil and the Quick Style) Won "Volare" Nominated Spellemannprisen 2018 Pop Artist of the Year Running Deep and "Soldiers" Nominated [57] 2023 Lyricist of the Year Amanda Delara Nikman – Shahrazad Nominated [32] Pop Shahrazad Nominated Release of the Year Won

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** In an interview with [NRK P3](/source/NRK_P3), Delara says she was born with the given name Delara; when her family moved to Norway, her parents decided she needed a Norwegian name so her name became both Delara and Amanda.[2]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** At the time, Karpe used the stage name Karpe Diem.[12]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-49)** "Nå er det oss" did not enter the [Norwegian Singles Chart](/source/Norwegian_Singles_Chart), but peaked at number one on the Norwegian airplay chart.[46]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-51)** "Gone for the Night" did not enter the [Swedish Singles Chart](/source/Swedish_Singles_Chart), but peaked at number fourteen on the Swedish Heatseeker chart.[47]

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## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Delara](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Amanda_Delara).

- [Official website](http://amandadelara.com)

- [Delara](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/0003669820) at [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic_(identifier))

- [Delara](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9339561/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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