Boni and Kelly is a Cuban musical duo (BNK) of pop and ballad music, composed of brothers Ebblis Mai Valdivia Díaz, better known as El Boni, born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, on April 16, 1979, and Kelly Valdivia Díaz, born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, on May 17, 1982.
Boni graduated in acting from the National School of Art in Cuba and made his television debut on the island in the well-known Cuban adventure series, Los Descamisados. He was part of the youth music group “Chikcola,” performing pop music, and belonged to significant musical ensembles in the country, such as the salsa orchestra “BM Expreso” and the popular Klimax orchestra led by Giraldo Piloto. He later joined La Charanga Habanera, where he solidified his career as a singer and strengthened his popularity. With La Charanga, Boni went on multiple tours and recorded the albums “Soy cubano, soy popular” and “Charanga Light.”
It was precisely the song written for him by David Calzado, director of Charanga Habanera, that earned him the nickname by which he is known. "El Boni," who "was laid-back but had a million friends," became one of the most popular hits of Cuban timba in the 90s.
Later, he joined his brother to form the duo BNK
Kelly graduated first from the "Samuel Feijóo" professional art school, specializing in folkloric dance, and later from the Higher Institute of Art as a dancer and folkloric dance teacher.
In her singing career, she joined "Klimax," where she took the place as lead vocalist left by her brother, and later "El Clan," led by Pedro Camacho.
Subsequently, the brothers left the island and settled in Spain.
Discos: In 2007, they released their first CD "La vida es", achieving great success. In 2008, they launched "Fanática", in 2009, "Dame tu mano", in 2011 "Todo el mundo se enamora", and in 2018, "Q´bolá"
In 2014, they returned to Cuba after 7 years abroad and premiered Fuera de cobertura on the island.
Her song "Vuelve Negra," featured in a compilation album of various artists titled "Caribe Fruto Prohibido" (2007), was one of the biggest hits on Spanish radio that year.
