Nadia Nakai
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Nadia Nakai | |
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Birth name | Nadia Nakai Kandava |
Born | 18 May 1990 |
Genres | Hip-Hop |
Occupations | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2011-present |
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Nadia Nakai Kandava commonly known as Nadia Nakai, is a South African rapper and songwriter[1].
Early beginnings
Nakai's father is South African and her mother is Zimbabwean[2]. She studied Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies at Monash University, Johannesburg[3].
Career
2013-2015: Early Beginnings
Nakai won the Mixtape 101 competition on the e.tv Hip-Hop show, Shiz Niz, which made her the first female to win the competition[4].
In September 2013, she released her first official single "Like Me" which rosed her to fame[5].
She was featured on Riky Rick's "Amantombazane Remix"[6]. She then featured the Nigerian rapper Ice Prince on her single, "Saka Wena".
2016-present: Bragga and Naaa Meaan
In 19 August 2016, Nakai released "The Man" as her single from her extended play, "Bragga". The EP was then released on 15 September 2016[7].
In November 2017, she released a single "Naa Meaan", which features Cassper Nyovest. The single became a huge success in her career[8].
Influences
Nakai was inspired by a Kenyan female rapper, Nazizi, which she met while she was staying in Kenya. She said that Nazizi influenced her in starting her rapping career[9].
Discography
Extended Play
Title | Extended play details |
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Bragga |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |
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Album | |||
"Like Me" | 2013 | ||
"Whatever" (featuring DotCom and Psyfo) |
2014 | ||
"Saka Wena" (featuring Ice Prince)[10] |
2015 | ||
"Money Back" | 2016 | ||
"The Man" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
"Bragga" | ||
"Don't Cut It" | |||
"Sqwaa" (featuring Gemini Major and Tshego) |
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"Naaa Meaan" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
2017 | ||
"Money Calling" (with Frank Casino) |
2018 | ||
"Yass Bitch" |
As featured artist
Title | Year | |
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Album | ||
"Amantombazane Remix" (Riky Rick featuring Okmalumkoolkat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Breadman, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez)[11] |
2014 | |
"Do Like I Do Remix" (DJ Sliqe featuring Riky Rick, L-Tido, Kwesta, Reason, Flabba and Nadia Nakai) |
2015 | Injayam, Vol. 1 |
"Sugar Free" (Tumi featuring Nadia Nakai) |
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"Ragga Ragga" (Gemini Major featuring Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai, Riky Rick and Major League) |
2016 | |
"Savage" (DJ Milkshake featuring Da L.E.S,Maggz and Nadia Nakai) |
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"Crazy" (Spectacular and DJ Naves featuring Floda, Nadia Nakai and DJ Tira) |
2017 | |
"Isaga Lam" (Miss Pru DJ featuring LaSauce, Gigi Lamayne, Nadia Nakai and Londie London) |
References
- ^ "Nakai: Rising rap queen". The Zimbabwe Independent.
- ^ "9 Interesting Facts About Nadia Nakai". People.
- ^ "Up Close & Personal With Nadia Nakai". BONA.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai". Afternoon Express.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai". Music In Africa.
- ^ "Riky Rick's 'Amantombazane Remix' Video With DJ Dimples, Kid X, Kwesta, Maggz, Ginger Breadman, Nadia Nakai & Okmalumekoolkat". Okayafrica.
- ^ "New Release: Nadia Nakai - The Man [ft Cassper Nyovest]". SA Hip Hop Mag.
- ^ "Twitter gives Nadia Nakai's new track a thumbs up". TimesLive.
- ^ {{cite web|url=http://www.youthvillage.co.zw/2015/07/interview-with-african-rap-queen-nadia-nakai/%7Ctitle=Interview With African Rap Queen Nadia Nakai|website=Youth Village Zimbabwe
- ^ "Saka Wena (Feat. Ice Prince) single by Nadia Nakai". iTunes.
- ^ "Amantombazane (remix) [feat Okmalumekoolkat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Breadman, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimples] by Riky Rick". iTunes.