Nadia Nakai Biography, Songs, Relationship, Songs, Net Worth

Nadia Nakai Dlamini who is simply known as Nadia Nakai is a South African rapper, songwriter, and television personality.

She was born on the 19th of May, 1990 to a South African father and a Zimbabwean mother.

Profile Summary

Real Name	Nadia Nakai Dlamini
Stage Name	Nadia Nakai
Date of birth	18 May 1990
Place of birth	South Africa
Nationality	South African
Profession	Rapper, songwriter, TV Personality
Genre	Hip Hop
Record Label	Bragga Records (current) Family Tree (former) Sid Records (former)
Boyfriend	Vic Mensa (Current) Bandile Mbere of Major League DJz (Ex-Boyfriend)
Net Worth	$270,000

Education

She spent one year of schooling at Fourways High School in Johannesburg, South Africa, and eventually completed her schooling in Kenya.

She is an alumnus of Monash University, Johannesburg where she obtained a degree in marketing, communication, and media studies.

Career

Her career kicked off when she made her debut television appearance on the e.tv hip hop show Shiz Niz and eventually became the first female to win the Mixtape 101 competition.

She started to gain traction in September 2013 when she released her debut song titled ‘Like Me’. In 2014, she was featured on the remix of the song Amantombazane by the late South African artist, Riky Rick. She proceeded to release her second single titled “Whatever” featuring DotCom and Psyfo and in June 2015, she featured Nigerian award-winning rapper, Ice Prince on her third single ‘Saka Wena’ and since then her career has been growing immensely.

She co-hosted the MTV Base hip hop show, Yo! MTV Raps South Africa in 2019 alongside television presenter Siyabonga Ngwekazi. 

On the 15th of September 2016, she released her debut EP titled ‘Bragga’, and on the 28th of June, 2019, she released her debut album titled ‘Nadia Naked’.

Photos

Videos

Discography

Albums/EP

• Nadia Naked II
• Nadia Naked
• Bragga

Singles

• Yatch
• Real Life (ft. Sliqe & Zingah)
• 40 Bars (ft. Emtee, DJ Capital)
• More Drugs (ft. Tshego)
• Imma Boss
• Yass Bitch
• Money Calling (Nadia Nakai & Frank Casino)
• Naa Meaan (ft. Cassper Nyovest)
• Sqwaa (ft. Gemini Major & Tshego)
• The Man
• Money Back

Awards & Recognitions

Year	Awarding Body	Recipient(s) and nominee(s)	Category	Result
2016	Zimbabwe Achievers Awards	Herself	Music Artist of the Year	Won
2016	Metro FM Music Awards	Baddest (Remix) (with AKA, Fifi Cooper, Rouge & Gigi LaMayne)	Best Remix	Nominated
2016	Metro FM Music Awards	Do I Like I Do (Remix) (with DJ Sliqe, Riky Rick, Reason, L-Tido, Kwesta & Flabba)	Best Remix	Nominated
2018	South African Music Awards	Naa Meaan (feat. Cassper Nyovest) (Directed by Family Tree)	Music Video of the Year	Nominated
2019	South African Hip Hop Awards	Herself	Best Female	Won
2019	South African Hip Hop Awards	Nadia Naked	Album of the Year	Nominated
2019	South African Hip Hop Awards	Herself	MVP/Hustler of the Year	Nominated
2020	South African Hip Hop Awards	40 Bars (featuring Emtee & DJ Capital) Directed by Kaykayribane	Best Video	Nominated
2020	South African Hip Hop Awards	More Drugs (featuring Tshego) Directed Allesio Bettocchi & Jilten Ramlal	Best Video	Won
2019	All Africa Music Awards	Nadia Naked	Album of the Year in Southern Africa	Nominated
2019	All Africa Music Awards	Herself	Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa	Won
2019	All Africa Music Awards	Herself	Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop	won
2021	SA Style Awards	Herself	Most Stylish Performing Artist	Won
2021	South African Music Awards	Nadia Naked	Best Hip Hop Album	Nominated
2021	South African Hip Hop Awards	Herself	Artist of the Decade	Pending

Net Worth

Nadia Nakai’s net worth is estimated at $270,000.

Personal Life

Nadia Nakai is currently in a relationship with American rapper and singer, Vic Mensa. 

In 2018, she dated Bandile Mbere of Major League DJz.

Social Media

You can connect with Nadia Nakai on various social media platforms via the usernames given below;

Instagram: @nadianakai

Twitter: @Nadia_nakai

Facebook: Nadia Nakai

TikTok: @NadiaNakai