Yohani Diloka de Silva is a Sri Lankan singer, songwriter, and performer who was born on July 30, 1993 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is Sri Lankan by nationality and belongs to a Sinhalese background, with Sinhala and English commonly spoken in her daily life. Raised in a military family, she is the daughter of Major General Prasanna de Silva and Dinithi de Silva, a former cabin crew member, and she has a younger sister, Shavindri de Silva. Due to her father’s profession, she spent her childhood across different parts of Sri Lanka. She completed her schooling at Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics Management from the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, followed by a master’s degree in Professional Accounting from CQUniversity Australia. On Instagram, she is active under the handle @yohanimusic, where she has over 1.5M+ followers and shares updates about her music, performances, and global engagements.
Yohani began her music career as a YouTube creator, initially gaining attention through rap covers such as “Deviyange Bare.” Her breakthrough came in 2021 with her rendition of “Manike Mage Hithe,” which became a global viral phenomenon, earning hundreds of millions of views and establishing her as an international music figure. She is often referred to as the “Rap Princess” of Sri Lanka due to her distinctive style blending rap and melody. Following her success, she collaborated with major music labels including Red Bull Records and later T-Series, expanding her reach into the Indian music industry. She contributed to several film songs, including the Hindi version of “Manike Mage Hithe” for the Bollywood film Thank God, as well as songs in Tamil and Telugu cinema such as “Po Po Po” and “What’s Happening.” Her original tracks and collaborations include Aaye, Sitha Dawuna, Moving On, Rider Fighter, Gajaman Nona, and international releases like Chaudhary and Tu Saamne Aaye. She has performed at major global events including Expo 2020 Dubai and live concerts across India, the Middle East, and Australia. Her achievements include becoming one of the first Sri Lankan female artists to surpass millions of subscribers on YouTube and gaining recognition as a leading global music personality from Sri Lanka.
In her personal life, Yohani maintains a composed and relatively private lifestyle while remaining actively engaged with her audience through social media. She follows Buddhism and has maintained a disciplined and focused approach to her career since a young age, with early encouragement from her family shaping her musical journey. Her social media presence reflects her passion for music, travel, and live performances, often sharing behind-the-scenes moments and creative projects. She continues to represent Sri Lanka on international stages while building a global identity as a modern music artist.