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Hype List 2026: Asha Banks
From on-screen characters to off-screen confessionals, Asha Banks’ rise is a quiet renegotiation of what it means to be seen.
Jan 5, 2026 • 4:02 PM
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Following her six BRIT Award wins, RAYE will headline London's All Points East festival alongside Grammy winners Tyla and Doechii.
Starting in Britain's oldest pub and graduating to the West End, Hertfordshire's Asha Banks brings theatrical flair to confessional songwriting