Ella Marie had her national breakthrough in 2018, when she won the Norwegian TV show Stjernekamp on NRK. She has since used her platform to fight for Sami rights, and through her years of efforts to protect Sami lands, she has become recognized as one of the leading activists and rights defenders in Norway today.

Although Ella Marie's music carries clear messages about the Norwegianization of the Sami people and mourning the loss of culture, her music is a celebration of strong Sami resilience and unity.