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BIO

HuneyFire is a dynamic mother-daughter Afro/Latina country duo rooted in deep musical legacy and driven by a modern, fearless sound. Based in Las Vegas, the duo blends powerful storytelling, generational influence, and genre-bending authenticity, earning growing recognition across the country music landscape.

Cheaza Figueroa was raised in the heart of show business. Her mother, Stonye Figueroa (aka Barbara Cook), was a member of the legendary Ikettes, the iconic backing vocalists and dancers for The Ike and Tina Turner Revue, and appeared in their historic 1971 debut on The Ed Sullivan Show during the unforgettable performance of “Proud Mary.” Cheaza began performing at age 10, auditioning for shows such as Star Search, touring early, and later working with artists including Wayne Brady, while also providing background vocals for Marie Osmond, Barry Manilow, and others. She remains an in-demand performer on major cruise lines worldwide.

Marriana Nevarez-Barlow brings her own musical royalty to the duo. Her father, Alfred Nevarez, is a founding member of multi-platinum vocal group All-4-One, known for timeless hits including “I Swear,” “So Much in Love,” and “I Can Love You Like That.” Marriana’s artistry was shaped early through film, dance, and performance before officially joining forces with her mother to form HuneyFire in 2021.

Since their formation, HuneyFire has garnered media attention from CMT, MusicRow, Taste of Country, TCN, Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer, Voice of America, and more. Their music video

“Too Late For Sorry” was named Taste of Country Top 10 Music Videos, ranking #4 on August 12, 2023. The duo has released multiple singles including “Temporary,” “Breaking Necks,” “Feeling Gray,” “Manswer,”

“Too Late For Sorry,” and “My Country,” which was released alongside its Spanish-language version earlier this year. They have also released original Christmas music, “My Christmas Wish,” released on November 18, 2025. The duo has a new single releasing June 12, 2026 called “Big Girl Money.”

Together, Cheaza and Marriana carry forward a powerful family legacy while carving out a bold new lane in country music, one rooted in heritage, heart, and undeniable fire.