Neza (singer)
Neza | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Neza Patricia Masozera |
| Born | December 23, 1984 Kinshasa, Zaire |
| Genres | afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer |
| Labels | MCG Empire [1] |
Neza Patricia Masozera,[2][3](born 23 December 1984) better known by her stage name Neza, is a Rwandan-Canadian based afropop singer.[4][5][6][7][8] In 2017, she was awarded as the Most Promising Artist in Africa by All Africa Music Awards.[9]
Early[edit]
Neza Lost her father at an early age and was raised by her widowed mother. Due to a famine in their home country, Zaire, the family moved to Rwanda in 1995. Three years later, the family relocated to Toronto, Canada as a result of her sister's desire to provide a better and more secure life for her.[10]
Career[edit]
Neza started music early 2000, and since then taken off, which developed into the eclectic talent that is before us today. In winter 2010, Neza released a 7 track EP entitled 'Brand New', which featured the single 'Go Gettaz'. The track was also featured on DJ Charlie Brown's r&b mixtape 'Brown Billz – R&B Edition'. Her remix video for French Montana's 'Pop That' released September 2012, generated 2000+ views in the first 3 weeks and was aired on national television in Rwanda. In 2017, Neza relocated to Lagos, Nigeria, and got signed by Nigerian Singer, Mc Galaxy to his label, MCG Empire.[11][12][13] Neza released three singles (Uranyica, Shaba & Vibe) under the label.[14][15] She also featured on Nigerian artist Skales' Album two singles "Gbe" and "Good Life"[16][17][18]
Discography[edit]
- Singles
- As featured artist
- Deejay Pius - "Tempramido" feat. Mc Galaxy & Neza
- MC Galaxy – "Snapchat" feat. Neza, Kelly Pyle & Musicman TY
- MC Galaxy ft Neza - Jacurb Dance
Awards[edit]
Won[edit]
- 2012 African Entertainment Awards, Canada - Best Female Artist of the Year[23]
- 2017 All Africa Music Awards - Most Promising Artiste in Africa[24][25][26]
Nominations[edit]
- 2018 All Africa Music Awards - Best Female Artiste in Eastern African[27][28][29][30]
References[edit]
- ^ "Abahanzi nyarwanda bo muri Diaspora bahagaze bwuma mu muziki". Touchrwanda.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Umunyarwandakazi Neza agiye guhurira mu gitaramo kimwe n'abahanzi Wizkid ndetse na Patoranking". Teradog News. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "MCG Empire's First International Act Neza Has Released a New Video for "My Baby" feat. MC Galaxy". Bella Naija. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Rwanda's Neza signed by Nigerian label". The New Times (Rwanda). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "rwandan sensation neza signs with nigerian mcg empire". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Interesting Facts you need to know about Musician Neza". Artsglo. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Skales and Neza officially a couple, they both shared loved up photo on Instagram". Naijamusic.com.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza 'My baby' ft MC Galaxy [Video]". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2017 WINNERS' LIST". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Why I relocated to Lagos —Neza, Canada-based singer". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "MC Galaxy signs Rwandan singer, Neza". The Net NIG. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Rwandan sensation Neza serves us with Vibe ft MC Galaxy". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza, Massamba to spice up Jazz Junction finale". The New Times (Rwanda). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "VIDEO: Neza – Uranyica". Notjustok. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza Releases "Shaba"". Pmnewsnigeria. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Skales releases 'Mr Love' album, features 17 guest artistes". lifestyle.thecable.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Music: Skales – Good Life ft. Neza". LiveLoaded. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Skales ft Neza – Gbe". Naijatoxic. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza: My Baby (feat. MC Galaxy) - Music Streaming - Listen on Deezer". deezer.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza ft. MC Galaxy - Vibe - Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video". notjustok.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ Run Run Sure. "Audio:- Neza – Slay Mama". NigerianSounds.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Only God Knows by Neza Official Music Video [IKNShow] HD". YouTube. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza yerekanye umusaruro w'urugendo yakoreye i Miami". Hipipo. September 22, 2017.
- ^ "Winners Emerge As African Music Stars Glow At AFRIMA 2017". AFRIMA. November 14, 2017.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2017: Full list of winners". AFRIMA. November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Neza watwaye Afrima Award azataramana na Masamba muri Kigali Jaz Junction". Bwiza. December 7, 2017.
- ^ "The 5Th AFRIMA Nominees List". umuseke. November 7, 2018.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2018: Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, others among nominees". thelagostimes. August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Neza, Umuhanzi Nyarwanda mu bahatanira ibihembo bya Afrima 2018". umuseke. November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Neza yongeye gutoranywa mu bahanzi bigaragaje muri Afurika mu 2018". Isimbi Rwanda. November 7, 2018.
External links[edit]
- "New Music Video!! 'My Baby' by Neza ft. MC Galaxy". simplyafricanmusic.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Skales and Rwandan Singer, Neza, May be an Item". Plus TV Africa. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- Sola Bodunrin. "MC Galaxy signs Rwandan singer ▷ Legit.ng". legit.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Umunyarwandakazi Neza yahigitse abarimo Mr.Eazi mu bihembo by'Afrima". celebz Magazine. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Skales Finds Love With Rwandan Singer, Neza.😉 | Poontoe". Poontoe. Retrieved 13 November 2018.