What’s Up Party People!? Ok So… Micah Smith is a leader dedicated to empowering her community. Born and raised in North Preston—Canada’s largest Indigenous Black community—Micah is deeply rooted in her church. She is a member of the ECMA-winning Hallelujah Praise Choir and Director of the Baptist Youth Fellowship.

As a musician, Micah has collaborated with Reeny Smith, Joel Plaskett, and Matt Andersen, and performed with Michael Bublé. She has also opened for Lisa Fischer, Jully Black, Buddy Guy, Daniel Caesar, and Anderson Paak. Her passion for mentorship shines through her work with ADVANCE Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, where she serves on the Board, and Women in Music Canada, as a graduate of the Leadership Accelerator Program.

In 2023, Micah launched Crescendo Fest, amplifying African Nova Scotian and Black artists. She is a two-time winner of Music Nova Scotia’s Artistic Development Award, with Crescendo Fest earning Live Sector Award nominations both years. As a JUNOfest Producer for the 2024 JUNO Awards, Micah continues to celebrate Black music and culture, bridging music and community empowerment to inspire meaningful change.