Nadia Nakai, better known by her stage name Bragga, is a South African rapper and musician of Zimbabwean ancestry. Nadia recorded a few tracks and is said to be working on her album since her breakthrough as the first female rapper to win the Mix Tape 101 contest on e.tv. In this article, we’ll explore the biography, age, net worth, and career.
Biography
Nadia Nakai, full name Nadia Nakai Dlamini, is a South African songwriter, Tv host, and rapper born to a South African father and a Zimbabwean mother on May 18, 1990. She changed her last name to Kandava, her mother’s maiden name when she was 16 years old. Nadia Nakai Kandava is her full legal name now.
How old is Nadia Nakai?
Nadia Nakai was born on May 18, 1990; therefore, as of 2022, she’s 32 years old.
Parents
Except for her Zimbabwean origins, little is known about the rapper’s parents. In interviews, her mother is frequently mentioned, but her father is never mentioned, speculating that her parents were no longer together.
Education
She attended Fourways High School in Johannesburg, South Africa, for her secondary education. She attended school there for a year before transferring to Kenya to finish her studies. She went on to Monash University in Johannesburg to study Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies.
Boyfriend
Bandile More of the Major League and Nakai dated in 2018, but their relationship ended in 2019. Because of their proximity, rumours have that the rapper was dating Cassper Nyovest. Nadia ended the stories that Cassper was merely a family member.
Career
In the early 2000s, Nadia began her career. She has stated that her mother significantly influenced her musical preferences as a child. Nadia’s passion for rap music began in high school when famed Kenyan female rapper Nazizi Hirji inspired her.

Real Name: | Nadia Nakai Kandava |
Stage Name: | Bragga |
Born: | 18 May 1990 |
Resident: | Johannesburg |
Boyfriend: | Cassper Nyovest (Rumoured) |
Nationality: | South African |
Occupation: | Rapper • Songwriter |
Net Worth 2022: | $1,000,000 |
Nadia Nakai
Before partnering with Cassper Nyovest’s “Family Tree” label, she released two other singles through Sid Records. Cassper Nyovest aided Nadia Nakai by releasing her biggest hit, “Naa Mean,” in 2017.
Ice Prince, Gemini Major, Stefflon Don, Riky Rick, and many others have worked with her. Nadia Nakai left Cassper Nyovest’s label “Family tree” in 2021 after considerable hesitation; she founded her music label, “Bragga Records,” on November 15, 2021. All these career successes had a significant impact on the net worth of Nadia Nakai.
Album
On June 28, 2019, Nakai dropped her debut album, ‘Nadia Naked.’ at 2019 All African Music Awards; the album was nominated for Album Of The Year in Southern Africa. In 2016, she released ‘Bragga,’ an extended play.
Songs
The following is a list of songs by Nadia:
Like Me
Whatever (featuring DotCom and Psyfo)
Saka Wena (featuring Ice Prince)
Money Back
The Man (featuring Cassper Nyovest)
Don’t Cut It
Sqwaa (featuring Gemini Major and Tshego)
Naaa Meaan (featuring Cassper Nyovest)
Money Calling (with Frank Casino)
Yass Bitch
Imma Boss
Kreatures (featuring Kwesta)
Awards And Nominations
At the 2020 South African Style Awards, she was declared the most stylish performing artist.
All-African honours in 2019 Mera honours
In African hip hop, the best artist duo in a group.
Nadia has been nominated for the best-naked album of the year in Southern Africa.
Won Artist of the Year at the 2018 Zimbabwean Music Awards.
Nominated for the African Music Awards’ music video of the year.
Artist of the Year at the 2018 South African Hip Hop Awards.
Social Media
Nadia is active on various social media platforms, and the following are some of them:
Instagram: @Nadianakai
Twitter: @NadiaNakai
Facebook: Nadia Nakai
TikTok: @NadiaNakai
Nadia Nakai Net Worth
Nadia Nakai is a female South African rapper and currently one of the richest and most influential artists with an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2022.
People Also Ask FAQ
Who is Nadia Nakai parents?
Except for her Zimbabwean origins, little is known about the rapper’s parents. In interviews, her mother is frequently mentioned, but her father is never mentioned, speculating that her parents were no longer together.
Is Nadia Nakai a Zimbabwean?
Nadia Nakai, better known by her stage name Bragga, is a South African rapper and musician of Zimbabwean ancestry.
Does Nadia Nakai have a child?
As of March 2022, Nadia Nakai does not have any children. The rapper had once disclosed that she is ready to have a child and intends to name the child “Africa”.
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