Nadia Nakai is arguably the number one female rapper not only in South Africa but across the African continent and she doesn’t have to front that herself, her projects and work ethics can speak for her, especially her diverse music catalog.
The only signed artiste under Cassper Nyovest’s record label, Family Tree, Nakai has achieved quite a whole lot in the shortest time ever and if you are an ardent follower of her, you’d understand why she totally deserves all the major props coming her way.
Nadia Nakai represents all female rappers in the super-competitive rap music in style and makes it looks easy while we all know how that’s further from the truth.
In a span of one year, we have seen Nadia Nakai live up to her potential to win her first-ever South African Hip Hop Award in the “Best Female” category in the country, she covered a couple of magazine covers like; Man Magazine, Hype Magazine, Cosmopolitan with so many other accolades under her belt.
Last year was also the same year that ‘Naaaa Meeean’ hitmaker released her highly anticipated and highly acclaimed studio album ‘Nadia Naked’ that caused major ripples in the music industry across all genres, not only in hip hop.
Right now, Nadai Nakai is among other established regional artistes like recently Universal Music – signed Sauti Sol to have their song feature on the original, first-ever original African series in Pearl Thusi’s starred ‘Queen Sono’.
Taking to social media, a thankful Nadai Nakai expressed how forever grateful she is to her fans for always being on her corner enabling her to win in her music career.
In her first win at the AFRIMA Awards, Nadia scooped 2 awards last year thanks to her loyal fans who cut across the continent that have been supporting her ever since she chose to be a rap artiste. She is one of the very few African talents who have been signed by Def Jam Africa.
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“Literally this exact night last year! Was the best night of my life! I launched my Album Nadia Naked!” Nadia Nakai said. “Little did I know Covid 19 was gonna shake up our world! Regardless, the accomplishments and blessings I received from making this album are directly from God!”
“And I’m so grateful! And there’s more to come! Thanks for listening! ❤️” Nadia Nakai went on reminding her fans that her ‘Nadia Nakai’ studio album officially turned one-year-old. She even used her own ‘Nadia Naked Turns 1’ hashtag to commemorate her project.
The super beautiful, super talented, super gifted, super artiste, super entrepreneur went on ahead to list the 10 things she has achieved in the past few months that has proved that she’s on the right path of her career.
Nadia Nakai who is Reebok and Courvoisier brand ambassador is super grateful to her fans and she couldn’t stress that enough time.
Below are the impressive milestones Nadia Nakai has been able to achieve in one year’s time.
1- Reebok ambassador
2- Courvoisier ambassador
3- Best Female SAHHA
4- Nadia Naked Won 2 AFRIMA awards
5- Big Pun picked up by Netflix for Queen Sono
6- Nadia Naked the Documentary premiered at Africa Rising International Film festival
7- Cosmopolitan Cover/ Redbat
8- Man Mag cover
9- Hype Mag cover
10- Signed to Def Jam Africa