Ayoni Thompson (born 1999), known mononymously as Ayoni, is a Bajan singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.
Early life Ayoni was born in Barbados and moved to Miami as a young child. Throughout her childhood, Ayoni spent time living in Singapore, Jakarta and California. She began singing through her church choir, and also enjoyed creative writing, piano and guitar growing up.
Ayoni said she grew up listening to artists including Adele, Aretha Franklin, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean and Stevie Wonder.
Career Ayoni attended the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, studying popular music performance beginning in 2017. She has cited Dijon, Lianne La Havas and Moses Sumney as musical influences.
Discography Ayoni has independently released three projects, as well as several singles.
Studio albums TitleDetailsIsola Released: September 10, 2025 Label: Def Jam
Extended plays TitleDetailsIridescent Released: October 18, 2019 Label: IndependentThe Vision Released: September 14, 2022 Label: Good Partners
Singles TitleYearAlbum"Divine"2019Iridescent"Malibu""Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"2020rowspan="3" "Disco Dancing""The Patriots"2021"If You Leave"The Vision"You Said I Love You Too Soon"2022"Before I Prosper""Purpose"2023"Bitter in Love"2024Isola"San Francisco""2"2025
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