Inga is an interdisciplinary artist with a passion for music, writing, curation, & spirituality.

She is a first-generation Rwandan, raised in a small town in southwest Michigan. Her unique cultural background has greatly influenced her art & spiritual practices.

Inga’s musical journey began as soon as she left her mother's womb. According to her older sisters, even before she could sing words, she was already singing along to the beats she heard, demonstrating an innate connection to music from a very young age. Through middle & high school, Inga was apart of classical choirs & continued through her college years in a gospel choir where she served as a section leader in both. She made the bold decision to follow her passion for singing by dropping out of college to pursue her music career full-time.

She often describes herself as “the Soulquarians' long-lost daughter,” embodying a beautiful fusion of hip hop & soul in her sound. This unique blend of genres reflects The Boom Baptist’s diverse influences & creative vision.

Alongside her growing solo music career, she served as a background vocalist in the band Karma Fête where melting synths & bright ethereal vocals tie together with the roots of hip hop, disco grooves, and experimental neosoul. She currently serves as an associate curator for The Living Room Series, a platform dedicated to intimate performances & conversations that showcase the diverse talents of Chicago's highly renowned musicians.

As a Hoodoo medium & rootworker, Inga is dedicated to connecting with ancestral energies & traditions. She is a Lukumi Ifa Aborisha Omo Shango, deepening her spiritual knowledge & practice with guidance from her elders & godsiblings of Temple Orisha Ile Ifa.

In addition to her creative pursuits, Inga is also a dedicated childcare & birth worker, nurturing & supporting the growth of young minds. Her mother showed her how to support new mothers in their community & these experiences as a young girl sparked Inga’s passion for birth work. In the spring of 2023, she had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as a postpartum doula, solidifying her desire to pursue a career in this field. She’s an aspiring full-spectrum doula, passionate about providing holistic care during the profound journey of childbirth.