User talk:AkuDikau

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Again, welcome to Wikipedia! ~Liance^talk 12:31, 12 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion nomination of User:AkuDikau

Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. A tag has been placed on User:AkuDikau requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section U5 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the page appears to consist of writings, information, discussions, or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals. Please note that Wikipedia is not a free web hosting service. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such pages may be deleted at any time.

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Contested deletion

This page should not be speedily deleted because (I respectfully contest the proposed deletion of the page for AkuDikau. AkuDikau is an emerging Malaysian artist who has garnered attention through their work on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and Boomplay. Their music blends traditional Malay sounds with modern pop elements, making them a notable new voice in the contemporary Malaysian music scene.

1. **Verifiable Notability:** AkuDikau has multiple publicly available and verifiable sources to support their notability, including:

  - Their official artist pages on Spotify and Boomplay, which feature their latest music releases (e.g., *Pedoman Merdeka*, *Labirin Cinta*, *Till Death Do Us Part*).
  - Their YouTube channel, which is actively followed by fans and showcases their unique music videos and cultural content [oai_citation:1,AkuDikau - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@AkuDikauu).

2. **Cultural and Musical Impact:** AkuDikau’s music is significant for its blend of Malay traditional elements and modern production, which resonates with the broader movement of preserving cultural heritage while appealing to contemporary audiences. Their work is gaining traction on major platforms and represents a unique contribution to the regional music industry.

3. **Reliable Citations:** The article cites multiple reliable and verifiable sources, including the following:

  - [Boomplay Artist Profile](https://www.boomplay.com/share/artist/akudikau)  
  - [Spotify Artist Page](https://open.spotify.com/artist/AkuDikau)  
  - [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@AkuDikauu)

These sources meet Wikipedia’s criteria for notability as they demonstrate AkuDikau’s growing audience and recognition across various media platforms.

For these reasons, I believe the page meets Wikipedia's guidelines for notability and verifiability. I am happy to improve the page further if necessary to ensure it aligns with Wikipedia’s standards.

Thank you for considering this request.) --AkuDikau (talk) 13:28, 12 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]