OMG Spark, aka. Saksham Shrestha (सक्षम श्रेष्ठ)

OMG Spark (Saksham Shrestha), born on April 28, 2001, is a multi-disciplinary Nepalese artist, rapper, and music producer whose work bridges traditional heritage and contemporary sound. Growing up in his family’s cassette shop in Kathmandu, he was immersed in Nepal’s rich sonic landscape—from folk instruments like the sarangi and flute to global genres such as rock and hip-hop. This early exposure shaped his vision: to fuse musical history with modern expression in ways that preserve, reinvent, and communicate cultural identity.

Spark’s practice centers on reviving traditional instruments—Khin, Dhimay, Bhusya, Sitar, and Flute—within modern hip-hop frameworks, creating compositions that speak across generations. More than a musician, he is a cultural advocate, using music as a platform to raise voices, inspire communities, and engage audiences in the celebration of Nepali heritage. Through creative education, cultural dialogue, and artistic activism, Spark fosters awareness of intellectual rights and cultivates spaces for expression, exploration, and collective identity.

His debut album Made in Himalaya (2021) introduced this ethos, and his latest project, Valley Jamz: The New Sound of Kathmandu, advances it further, blending Newar heritage with rap’s raw energy. Spark’s work critiques social realities while offering alternative narratives rooted in pride, resilience, and identity—amplifying Nepal’s artistic heritage on a global stage and redefining contemporary music grounded in place.

OMG Spark has brought his unique fusion of traditional sounds and hip-hop to stages around Nepal. Here are posters from some of his memorable shows.