Nadia Nakai Kandava (nee Dlamini), born 18th of May, 1990, well-known as Nadia Nakai, is a well-known Zimbabwean-South African Rapper and TV Personality. She’s known for songs like; “Like Me”, “Saka Wena” ft Ice Prince and Many more.
In this Biographical post, we will focus on the Biography of well-known Zimbabwean-South African Rapper, Nadia Nakai.
Nadia Nakai Biography
Early Life, Background And Education
Nadia Nakai was born on the 18th of May, 1990 in South Africa. Her father is a South African Man while Her mother, a Zimbabwean. Initially, Her birth name was Nadia Nakai Dlamini but later interchanged from her father’s to her mother’s, making her name, Nadia Nakai Kandava.
Talk about her Education, Nadia attended Monash University, Johannesburg, now Independent Institute Of Education (IIE), where she got a degree in Marketing, Communication and Media Studies.
Music Career
Nadia started her Music/Tv Personality career after competing in the e.tv Hip Hop show, “Shiz Niz” where she won the Mixtape 101 Competition. She became more well-known in September of 2013, after the release of her debut single, titled “Like Me”. Nadia released two more songs including “Whatever” ft DotCom and Psyfo, “Saka Wena” ft Nigerian Hip Hop stir, Ice Prince.
On the 15th of September, 2016, Nadia released her Debut Studio EP titled “Bragga” which had the song, “The Man” ft Cassper Nyovest. In 2017, Nadia Nakai released her hit song, “Naaa Meaan” ft Cassper Nyovest. In 2019, She partaked in the hosting of MTV Base Hip Hop show, “Yo! MTV Raps South Africa”.
On the 28th of June, 2019, Nakai released her Debut Studio Album titled “Nadia Naked”. In May of 2020, Nadia signed ba Record Deal with Def Jam Africa. At the 6th ceremony of the Afrima (2019), she took home numerous Awards, which will be listed in the blog post.
Thus far since her career, she has worked with big African and South African Hip Hop acts like Cassper Nyovest, Ice Prince, AKA, Kwesta, Emtee, Okmalumkoolkat and more.
Nadia Nakai Albums/Eps
– Bragga EP (2016)
– Nadia Naked (2019)
Nadia Nakai Songs
She has so many songs to her name, which include;
– Like Me (2013)
– Whatever ft DotCom and Psyfo (2014)
– Saka Wena ft Ice Prince (2015)
– Money Back (2016)
– The Man ft Cassper Nyovest (2016)
– Don’t Cut It (2016)
– Sqwaa ft Gemini Major and Tshego (2016)
– Naaa Meaan ft Cassper Nyovest (2017)
– Money Calling ft Frank Casino (2018)
– Yass Bitch (2018)
– Imma Boss (2019)
– Kreatures ft Kwesta & Sio (2019)
– 40 Bars ft Emtee & DJ Capital (2020)
Awards and Recognitions
– Nadia Nakai won the Music Artist of the year at the 2016 Zimbabwean Achievers Awards.
– She won the Best Female Artist at the 2019 South African Hip Hop Awards.
– She won the Best Video Award at the 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards.
– In 2019, She Won 2 Categories at the 2019 Afrima. Best Female Artist in Southern Africa and Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop, Respectively.
– Nakai won the Most Styled Performing Artist at the 2021 SA Style Awards.
– In 2023, Nadia Nakai won the Hip Hop Artist of the year at the 2023 Basadi In Music Awards.
Genres
Hip Hop, Rap
Nadia Nakai Record Label
She was signed to Family Time Records, Sid Records. But left and now signed to Def Jam Africa, Bragga Records
Nadia Nakai Age
Nadia Nakai is currently 34 years old as of 2024. She was born on the 18th of May, 1990.
Nadia Nakai Real Name
Nadia Nakai’s Real Name is Nadia Nakai Kandava (nee Dlamini).
Nadia Nakai Parents
Not much is known about her parents. However, her father, Mr Dlamini is a South African Man while her mother, Mrs Kandava, is a Zimbabwean Woman.
AKA And Nadia Nakai
Nadia Nakai was in a relationship with late South African Rapper, AKA. AKA Died early 2023 in an Assassination by a Possible Rival.
Nadia Nakai Net Worth
Nadia Nakai has an estimated Net Worth of about $10 Million US Dollars. She makes her money off Record Label Royalties, Performances and Brand Ambassador Deals.
Nationality
South African, Zimbabwean
Occupations
Rapper, TV Personality/Hostess.
Social Media Handles
Instagram: Bragga (@nadianakai)
Twitter (X): Bragga (@nadia_nakai)
Facebook: Nadia Nakai
Conclusion
Nadia Nakai stands as one of SA’s Top female Rapper, she has really worked so hard to get to this level.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS
Q. Is Nadia Nakai Nigerian?
A. Nadia Nakai is from South Africa and Zimbabwe. Her father is from South Africa and her Mother, from Zimbabwe
Q. How old is Nadia South Africa?
A. Nadia South Africa is 34 years old as at 2024.
Q. Does Nadia Nakai have a house?
A. In the year 2022, Rapper Nadia Nakai celebrated a big milestone in her life, she said getting a house was made possible by hip-hop. She revealed she finally bought herself a house in an wealthy residential area.
Q. Was Nadia Nakai born in Zimbabwe?
A. Yes, Nadia Nakai is from South Africa and ZimbabweHer mother is a Zimbabwean
Q. How long was Nadia Nakai and AKA in a relationship?
A. Nadia Nakai and AKA relationship lasted for just 1 year
Q. Which school did Nadia Nakai attend?
A. She attended Monash University Clayton Campus
Q. When did Nadia Nakai meet AKA?
A. Nadia revealed that they met over 10 years ago when she worked for Icon in 2013 and she interviewed AKA.
Q. What is Nadia’s net worth?
Nadia’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Q. Who is dating Nadia?
A. She is currently dating Marc Anthony. In January 2023, the couple wed during a glamorous ceremony in Miami. They later had their first child together in June 2023.
Q. Where is Nadia Nakai originally from?
A. Nadia Nakai Kandava, born 18 May 1990), is a Zimbabwean-South African rapper and television personality.
