"Keahi Maikeakua" means "The fire from God" . "I carry my name with so much gratitude. Names carry so much power and I believe it, that is why I am determined, ambitious and energetic. One quote Iv'e always held close to me is 'you don't dim your own flame by igniting someone else's'. I hope to be a fire in peoples lives through music. A spark that brings emotion and lights flames in others to encourage people in whatever they are going for.
About Keahi
Background
"Keahi Delovio was raised on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi and graduated from Kealakehe High School. She grew up surfing, skating and singing with her 6 other siblings.
She went off to college first at UH Hilo and transferred to UH Mānoa. After graduating with a degree in Communications, Keahi stumbled upon singing through her friends, who introduced her to other musicians. She quickly fell in love with the passion and the connection that musicians in Hawaiʻi' share. She began singing at different locations on Oʻahu and it has become a lifestyle ever since. Her goal is to make inspiring music for others with her style of singing, and evoke emotion in others to really feel.
Keahi Delovio is a genre-blending artist from the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, known for her powerhouse vocals, soulful interpretations, and deep-rooted island influence.
Now based in Honolulu, Keahi has become a familiar name in Hawaiʻi's live music scene, performing everything from R&B to reggae, pop to soul, all laced with raw emotion and a signature vocal style that moves audiences. Since pursuing music full-time after the pandemic, she’s played stages across Oʻahu, including Blue Note Hawaiʻi, the Workplay Artist Lounge, and Secret Spot Honolulu; where she holds a weekly residency. Named one of Hawaiʻi's Emerging Artists by Haku Collective, she has also opened for artists like Anuhea and was featured on Mana Up Hawaiʻi’s Virtual Showcase.
With her new original music on the horizon; including the long-awaited release of 21st Century Kanaka, Keahi continues to blend her heritage, heart, and artistry into songs that speak to identity, growth, and the modern Hawaiian experience.
