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| Say Hello to ‘no na’, the New Girl Group Shaking Things Up Under 88rising |
88rising's just dropped another banger of a surprise — and this time, it's all about homegrown talent. Say hello to ‘no na’, a shiny new four-member girl group straight outta Southeast Asia, officially joining the US-based label’s global fam alongside heavy-hitters like Rich Brian, NIKI, Stephanie Poetri, and Warren Hue.
With the launch of their debut single “Shoot”, the quartet wasted no time getting netizens buzzing — not just for their slick vocals and polished choreo, but because they’re proudly flying the red-and-white flag on the global stage. That’s right: ‘no na’ is 88rising’s first all-Indonesian girl group, and the label’s clearly betting big on their charm, stage presence, and Gen Z energy.
And here’s the fun bit — all the girls go by stage names starting with “Nona”, a cheeky nod to their identity as young Southeast Asian women. Bit of branding, bit of heritage, all sass.
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Let’s break down who’s who in the ‘no na’ line-up:
👑 Nona Christy
Real name Denial Christy Gardena, this Mataram-born beauty (born 4 Sept 2000) is the group’s eldest and a bona fide ballet queen. We’re talking years of pirouettes, ribbons, and even a third-place finish at the International Dance Asia comp. She’s not just a performer either — Christy’s taught ballet and rhythmic gymnastics, so yeah, don’t let the sweet smile fool you. She’s a trained pro through and through.
🎤 Nona Esther
Esther Geraldine Simanjuntak (13 Sept 2001), reppin’ both Jakarta and Bali, already dipped her toes into the music world long before joining ‘no na’. Remember the solo single “Rarity” from 2021? That was her. She also made a solid splash on Indonesian Idol Season 10 — even if she didn’t make it past Final Showcase 2, fans still remember the voice. Now she’s back and better with ‘no na’, ready to light up the stage as part of something bigger.
💥 Nona Baila
Now here’s a familiar name. Baila Shaquanda Fauri (born 28 Sept 2001) has been on people’s radar since her Indonesian Idol Junior days, making it to Top 6. She went solo in 2019 with “Eye 2 Eye”, and already had a bit of a social media following before landing in ‘no na’. Known to be tight with celebs like Shakira Jasmine and Jennifer Coppen, Baila’s got the influence, the voice, and that lowkey It Girl vibe that fans eat up.
🎓 Nona Shazfa
Shazfa Adesya Zahra (18 April 2003) might be the youngest in the group, but don’t sleep on her. Currently studying Media & PR at the University of New South Wales in Sydney (hello, brains and beauty!), Shaz has juggled modelling, dance crew life, and even played basketball. She was active in dance cover groups like DULCET and EUTONE before this, and now she’s hitting centre stage with ‘no na’. A true all-rounder if we’ve ever seen one.
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— 88rising (@88rising) May 19, 2025
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With this debut, 88rising’s made it crystal clear: they’re not just dipping their toes into the Indonesian market — they’re cannonballing right in. And if ‘no na’ plays their cards right, they could seriously reshape how Indonesian girl groups are seen in the global pop game.
One single down, plenty more to go. Watch this space — the ‘no na’ era’s only just begun.