Nadia Nakai, better known by her stage name Bragga, is a South African rapper and musician of Zimbabwean ancestry. Since her breakthrough as the first female rapper to win the Mix Tape 101 contest on e.tv, Nadia has recorded a few tracks and is working on her album. This article will explore her biography, age, net worth, and career.
Biography
| 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: | $1,000,000 |
Early Life
Nadia Nakai Dlamini (born on May 18, 1990, 36 years old) is a South African songwriter, TV host, and rapper born to a South African father and a Zimbabwean mother. She changed her last name to Kandava, her mother’s maiden name, when she was 16. Nadia Nakai Kandava is her full legal name now.
Parents
Little is known about the rapper’s parents except for her Zimbabwean origins. In interviews, her mother is frequently mentioned, but her father is never mentioned, leading to speculation 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 studied Marketing, Communication, and Media Studies at Monash University in Johannesburg.
Boyfriend
Bandile More of the Major League and Nakai dated in 2018, but their relationship ended in 2019. Because of their proximity, rumors have been that the rapper was dating Cassper Nyovest. Nadia ended the story by saying that Cassper was merely a family member.
Career
Nadia began her career in the early 2000s. 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.
Nadia Nakai
Before partnering with Cassper Nyovest’s “Family Tree” label, she released two other singles through Sid Records. In 2017, Cassper Nyovest assisted Nadia by releasing her biggest hit, “Naa Mean.”
Ice Prince, Gemini Major, Stefflon Don, Riky Rick, and many others have worked with her. After considerable hesitation, Nadia Nakai left Cassper Nyovest’s label “Family Tree” in 2021 and founded her music label, Bragga Records, on November 15, 2021. All these career successes significantly impacted her net worth.
Album
On June 28, 2019, Nakai released her debut album, ‘Nadia Naked.’ At the 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.
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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 renowned female rapper from South Africa with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
People Also Ask for FAQs
Who is Nadia Nakai parents?
Little is known about the rapper’s parents except for her Zimbabwean origins. In interviews, her mother is frequently mentioned, but her father is never mentioned, leading to speculation 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”.
What is Nadia Nakai real name?
Nadia Nakai Dlamini.
Who is Nadia Nakai husband?
Nadia Nakai is yet to be married and does not have a husband.
Who is Nadia Nakai father?
Her father is South African, and her mother is Zimbabwean.
