Nadia Nakai Biography: Age, Education, Music, Relationship, Net Worth

Nadia Nakai Biography: Age, Education, Music, Relationship, Net Worth

Nadia Nakai Kandava popularly known by her stage name Nadia Nakai is an award winning Hip-hop/Rap artist in South Africa.

Quick Facts

Stage Name: Nadia Nakai
Real Name : Nadia Nakai Kandava
Occupation : Rapper, Songwriter
Date of Birth : 18 May 1990 (31 Years Old)
Place of Birth : South Africa
Gender : Female
Marital status : Single
Education : Monash University

Which institution did Nadia Nakai attend?

Nadia Nakai matriculated from Fourways High School in South Africa. She then enrolled at the Monash University in Johannesburg, where she majored in Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies. She relocated to Kenya to complete her studies. While she was there, she came in contact with female Kenyan rapper Nazizi who greatly influenced her music career.

Music Career

Nadia Nakai music career started under the mentorship of Kenyan rapper Nazizi. Nadia’s first big move in the music industry started with her becoming the first female to win the Mixtape 101 Competition on E.tv.

Afterwards, Nadia Nakai rose to prominence in 2013 after releasing her debut single titled “Like Me”. In 2014 she had her first major collaboration on Riky Rick’s song titled “Amantombazane”.

The beautiful rapper has released many hit songs and has also collaborated with top African artists like Cassper Nyovest, Ice Prince among others.

Album

Nadia Nakai has released 1 studio album and 1 Ep since her debut into the music industry.

• Nadia Naked (2019)

The album was released officially on the 28th of June 2019.

Extended play

• Bragga

The EP was released officially on the 15th of September 2016.

Awards and Nominations

Nadia Nakai has received various awards and nominations since her debut into the music industry, among these are:

• Music Video Of The Year award at the 24th South African Music awards (Nominated)
• Artist Of The Year award at the Zimbabwe Music Awards 2018 (Won)
• Best Female award at the South African hip hop award 2019 (Won)
• Best Female Artiste award in Southern Africa at the All African Music Awards 2019 (Won)
• Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop at the All African Music Awards 2019 (Won)

Who is Nadia Nakai dating?

Nadia Nakai is in a relationship with Vic Mensa.

Nadia Nakai’s Net Worth

Nadia Nakai’s net worth is estimated at $800 000. This is calculated from payments for show performances, album sales, money made from her Youtube views, endorsement deals, Properties and investments owned by her.