Nadia Nakai’s is one of the “baddest” female rappers in Africa. The Naaa Mean hitmaker worked in advertising before leaving to focus on her music full-time. Her degree in Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies has no doubt helped her create a brand that is loved by both men and women.
With over one million followers on Instagram, Nadia Nakai built a huge fan base before dropping her first solo studio album.
Nadia Nakai Naked Album
Her hard work is really paying off and the fans are loving it.
Her debut album, Nadia Naked, was released in June 2019 and earned her recognition as one of the best female MC’s in the country. More than a year later, she teased the release of her much-anticipated second album, Nadia Naked II.
Well, as promised, Nadia Naked II finally dropped and immediately trended at number 1 in the early hours of the morning. The album is certified banger and could be her best work so far, she features some of the best rappers in Mzansi. The likes of Kwesta, Kuli Chana, Lady Zamar, Tshego and Vic Mensa an American rapper, singer and record producer from Chicago. He is currently signed under Jay Z’s Roc Nation.
Nadia Nakai Real Name
Nadia Nakai’s real name is, well, a bit complicated. She was born Nadia Nakai Dlamini. When she was 16, she changed her surname to Kandava, which is her mother’s maiden name. Her legal name is now Nadia Nakai Kandava.
Nadia’s middle name, Nakai, causes a bit of confusion for her South African fans. It’s a popular girl’s name in Zimbabwe and many of her fans in Mzansi had not heard of the name until Nadia came along. Nakai means “be beautiful” in Shona.
Nadia is also known as Bragga, which is the title of her 2016 EP. She got the inspiration for the name from a character in one of the Fast & Furious movies.
Nadia Nakai Age
Nadia was born on May 18, 1990. The 31-year-old has achieved a lot at a young age, and she has big plans for her future. She hopes to one day fill up the Dome like her mentor Cassper Nyovest.
Source: Zalebs
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