SONIKA: HER VOICE. HER TIME. HER TRIUMPH.

The Grenadian singer-songwriter dedicates “My Time” and “Fly” to women celebrating election victories—and brings her own story of perseverance to the moment.

By Dr. Jerome Dorn

Some celebrations call for a speech. Others call for a song powerful enough to carry the feelings words cannot quite hold.

For award-winning Grenadian singer-songwriter Sonika McKie, that celebratory soundtrack includes “My Time” and “Fly.” She is dedicating the two songs to the women celebrating breakthrough victories in Tuesday’s elections and to the voters sharing in their joy.

The dedication brings together themes that have shaped her creative journey: resilience, self-belief, opportunity, and the courage to step forward. Through her music, Sonika offers a message that reaches beyond any single occasion—the work of finding your voice matters, and so does having the confidence to use it.

For InDaHouseMedia, her story is an opportunity to look beyond the celebration and meet the woman behind the microphone: a singer-songwriter, actress, vocal coach, and businesswoman whose ambitions are rooted in Caribbean culture.

A Voice Rooted in Grenada

Sonika’s musical identity draws from R&B, soul, pop, dance, and reggae. Her artistic biography places her vocal approach in conversation with the power of Whitney Houston, the grit of Christina Aguilera, and the agility of Mariah Carey. Those influences provide a frame of reference, but her Grenadian roots give her story its own center.

One of her earliest defining achievements came in 2003, when she won Grenada’s Talent Search with a performance of Houston’s “Run to You.” It was an early indication of her willingness to take on demanding material and put her voice before an audience.

Recording followed. Her early reggae song “I Love You,” produced by Rodney “Piper” Bartholomew, arrived in 2004. In 2006, she represented Grenada at a regional karaoke competition in St. Kitts. Further appearances in Grenadian talent competitions helped build a foundation for the recording and performance career ahead.

Her journey developed through successive opportunities to learn, compete, collaborate, and be heard.

Music That Meets the Moment

In 2012, Sonika reached an important milestone when the music video for “Gone Away” rose to No. 1 on TEMPO’s Cross Caribbean Countdown.

That same year, “Please Don’t Let It Go” became part of a particularly meaningful chapter. The song was used in Grenada Broadcasting Network’s London Olympics coverage and performed at Kirani James’s homecoming. Its continued use at graduations and celebrations speaks to the place inspirational music can occupy in a community: accompanying people as they recognize achievement and prepare for what comes next.

That connection between music and milestones continued with “Fly,” released in March 2024 and associated with the CARIFTA Games in Grenada and their medal celebrations.

Now, Sonika is giving “Fly” another dedication alongside “My Time,” released in September 2026. By connecting these songs to women celebrating election victories, she extends that tradition of offering music for moments of pride and possibility.

The dedication also invites a broader reflection. A public victory is often the most visible part of a much longer journey—one shaped by preparation, setbacks, persistence, and people willing to believe before the outcome is certain.

Beyond the Recording Booth

Sonika’s creative work extends to the stage. In 2012, she played the lead role in Francis Urias Peters’s production Belinda, adding a theatrical dimension to her storytelling.

Her performance history includes Caribbean carnival stages, CARIFESTA XI in Suriname, and a CONCACAF gala at the Art Institute of Chicago. These appearances have carried her artistry into different cultural settings while keeping Grenada central to her identity.

Her releases have continued across the years, including “Rather Be,” “Satisfied,” and “You Got Me.” In 2026, she also wrote “My Anthem” for Wesley College’s 50th anniversary, sponsored by GCCU and produced by Adigun—another connection between her songwriting and a community’s shared celebration.

Helping Others Find Their Voice

As founder and lead vocal mentor at Sony’s Vocal Academy, Sonika brings her experience into the development of other singers.

That work adds another dimension to her story. Performing puts her own voice in the spotlight; teaching gives her an opportunity to help someone else prepare for theirs. Her commitment to training emerging vocalists connects artistic achievement with the responsibility of passing knowledge forward.

It is a fitting extension of the confidence and possibility she champions through her music.

With her dedication of “My Time” and “Fly,” Sonika offers women celebrating new milestones a musical salute. Behind that gesture stands an artist who has spent years building her own path, expanding her craft, and creating space for other voices.

For Sonika, the celebration carries a message: recognize the journey, embrace the moment, and keep reaching.