Anaïs Cardot

Biography

Anaïs Cardot is a French-Gabonese singer and songwriter well known for her first extended play “Pink Magnolia” and high-profile collaborations like “Slow”  with Wizkid and “My Heart”  featuring Asake.

Anais who based in Paris, France, grew up listening to jazz, soul, rhythm  and blues. blends her multilingual lyrics, and storytelling to craft music that cut across R&B and Afrobeat.

She discovered her voice through songwriting at the of age 14. Even when she was diagnosed with arthrogryposis, a condition that affects physical mobility, music became a way for her to express self-love, and mental health.

She came through professioanlly in 2023, with the release of the extended play “Pink Magnolia”.  She also showcased her talent with her amazing vocals on songs like “Colors,” “Soldier,” and “Can’t Explain”.

Cardot expanded her reach in 2024, through collaborations with major artists in the African music scene. She featured on Wizkid’s album “Morayo” on the song “Slow,” and also contributed to Asake’s “Lungu Boy” album, both vocally and as a co-writer. These features helped her music reach broader audiences in Nigeria and across the Afrobeats markets.

She has also been recognized in her own right. She was named among Amazon’s Artists to Watch, and nominated for Best R&B Song at France’s Les Flames Awards. Her live performances in cities like Paris, Libreville, Los Angeles have begun to affirm her growing presence.

Anaïs continue to build on her artist portfolio with releasing new singles, performing live, and refining her musical identity. Her ability to switch between languages such as English, and French, has seen her as a versatile emerging talent.

Career Timeline

• 2022 – Can’t Explain (Single)
• 2023 – Pink Magnolia (EP)
• 2023 – Colors (Single)
• 2023 – Soldier (Single)
• 2024 – My Heart (with Asake) (Feature)
• 2024 – Slow (with Wizkid) (Feature)

Personal Details

• Alternative name: Anaïs Cardot
• Nationality: French-Gabonese
• Religion: Christianity
• Official Website: Instagram- @anais.cardot

Trivia

• She is originally from Gabon.
• Her father was also a musician.
• Anaïs was diagnosed with arthrogryposis at birth but developed mobility and voice strength through perseverance.
• She started writing songs around age 14.
• She sings in multiple languages which include English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
• She celebrated her 18 years birthday in 2019.
• Her collaborations with Wizkid and Asake in 2024 significantly raised her profile in the African music scenes.
• She has been recognized by Amazon’s “Artists to Watch” list.
• She has been nominated for Best R&B Song in French award shows.
• Her song “Colors” deals with fear of love and self-acceptance.
• She earns from shows and music streams. Her net worth has not been estimated.