Nadia Nakai

Nadia Nakai
Birth name Nadia Nakai Kandava
Born (1990-05-18) 18 May 1990
Genres Hip-Hop
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2011-present
Labels
Associated acts

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

List of extended plays
Title Extended play details
Bragga

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions
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)
"Naaa Meaan"
(featuring Cassper Nyovest)		 2017
"Money Calling"
(with Frank Casino)		 2018
"Yass Bitch"
List of featured singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year
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)
"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)
"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

  1. ↑ "Nakai: Rising rap queen". The Zimbabwe Independent.
  2. ↑ "9 Interesting Facts About Nadia Nakai". People.
  3. ↑ "Up Close & Personal With Nadia Nakai". BONA.
  4. ↑ "Nadia Nakai". Afternoon Express.
  5. ↑ "Nadia Nakai". Music In Africa.
  6. ↑ "Riky Rick's 'Amantombazane Remix' Video With DJ Dimples, Kid X, Kwesta, Maggz, Ginger Breadman, Nadia Nakai & Okmalumekoolkat". Okayafrica.
  7. ↑ "New Release: Nadia Nakai - The Man [ft Cassper Nyovest]". SA Hip Hop Mag.
  8. ↑ "Twitter gives Nadia Nakai's new track a thumbs up". TimesLive.
  9. ↑ {{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
  10. ↑ "Saka Wena (Feat. Ice Prince) single by Nadia Nakai". iTunes.
  11. ↑ "Amantombazane (remix) [feat Okmalumekoolkat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Breadman, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimples] by Riky Rick". iTunes.
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