Eki Shola's performance at Piqued was a deeply moving and intimate exploration of resilience, personal tragedy, and healing through music. Drawing from her own experiences of losing her home in the 2017 Santa Rosa fires, Eki Shola shared her journey of navigating through darkness, both literally, due to power outages, and metaphorically, through the loss and aftermath of the fires. Her set combined atmospheric electronic soundscapes with traditional singer-songwriter elements, showcasing her unique ability to blend diverse musical styles into a cohesive narrative. Through her music, she conveyed messages of hope, resilience, and the importance of community support, touching on themes that resonate widely within the Bay Area and beyond. Eki Shola's dedication to her craft, despite facing personal adversity, and her willingness to share her story of recovery and creativity serves as an inspiring testament to the power of music as a tool for healing and expression.