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Nadia Nakai
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Participations

10
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91
Songwriter
79
Performer
1
Producer
Bio
Nadia Nakai is a Zimbabwean-South African rapper and former model known for her unique flow and lyricism. She signed with Family Tree record label in 2016 and has released several successful singles, including "Naa Meaan" and "Money Back," and her debut album, "Nadia Naked," in 2019. Nakai has won several awards for her music, including the Best Female Artist award in 2019. She's also a fashion icon and continues to inspire the youth and empower women through her music and platform.
Discography
Albums2
Nadia Naked II
Nadia Naked II2020 • AlbumTracks: 22
Nadia Naked
Nadia Naked2019 • AlbumTracks: 17
Compilations1
The Evolution Of An African Trap Queen
The Evolution Of An African Trap Queen2022 • CompilationTracks: 6
EPs1
Bragga
Bragga2016 • EPTracks: 5
Singles14
Not The Same
Not The Same2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Yatch
Yatch2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Real Life
Real Life2020 • SingleTracks: 1
40 Bars
40 Bars2020 • SingleTracks: 1
More Drugs
More Drugs2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Imma Boss
Imma Boss2019 • SingleTracks: 2
Yaas Bitch
Yaas Bitch2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Naaa Meaan
Naaa Meaan2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Sqwaa
Sqwaa2016 • SingleTracks: 1
The Man
The Man2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Money Back
Money Back2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Saka Wena
Saka Wena2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Whatever
Whatever2014 • SingleTracks: 1
Like Me
Like Me2013 • SingleTracks: 1
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