Renowned worldwide for her soulful voice, empowering lyrics, and timeless hits such as “Fallin’,” “If I Ain’t Got You,” “Superwoman,” and “Girl on Fire,” Alicia Keys has long been celebrated as one of the most influential artists of her generation.

According to the VinFuture Foundation, her presence at the 2025 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony will embody a message of strength, renewal, and optimism, perfectly echoing this year’s theme, “Rising and Thriving.”

The ceremony will be the stage for unveiling the Laureates of the 5th VinFuture Prize, selected from 1,705 nominations submitted by scientists and innovators worldwide. This year’s event once again stands as a global celebration of human creativity, honouring breakthrough innovations that elevate quality of life and advance sustainable development. Keys’ performance is expected to be a major highlight, intertwining artistic brilliance with the spirit of scientific excellence.

Alicia Keys is not only a 17-time Grammy-winning artist but also a musician, producer, founder of Keys Soulcare, New York Times bestselling author, and producer across film, television, and Broadway. She co-founded She Is The Music, a global initiative dedicated to creating opportunities and equity for women in the music industry.

Since the release of her monumental 2001 debut album, SONGS IN A MINOR, Alicia Keys has sold over 65 million records, over 5 billion streams and built an unparalleled repertoire of hits and accomplishments.

Keys has become the #1 RIAA certified Female R&B artist of the millennium with over 37 million certified track sales (USA) and 20 million Album Sales (USA). Her hit songs “Empire State of Mind” and “No One” were both RIAA Diamond-certified in 2024, having sold over 10 million units each.

VinFuture 2025 attracts over 1,700 global nominations

The VinFuture Prize, a global science and technology award, concluded its nomination round for its fifth season, receiving 1,705 applications from around the world, the organising board said on May 22.