Queen Naija rose to prominence following her self-released single “Medicine” in 2017. That song went viral, catching the attention of Capitol Records, with whom she signed in 2018.
In 2018, Naija released her EP “Queen Naija,” a success, debuting at #26 on the Billboard 200. Furthermore, three tracks from the project went viral and were certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Queen began her career as a vlogger before becoming interested in music. Later, in the 13th season of “American Idol,” she was allowed to compete in the singing competition. The singer’s YouTube channel has over 5 million subscribers.
Biography
| Name | Queen Naija |
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Age | 27 |
| Date Of Birth | October 17, 1995 |
| Annual Salary | $550,000 |
| Profession | American Singer |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Early Life
Queen Naija was (born on October 17, 1995), in Ypsilanti, Michigan, neighboring Detriot. She was named Queen after her grandmother, and her mid-name, Naija, came from her father. She has Yemeni ancestry from her father’s side, and her mother is Black, Italian, and Indian.
Naija’s dad visited her at the hospital when she was born but was otherwise not a part of her life as he was deported back to Yamen when she was two years old. As a result, Queen was raised by a single mother. Apart from this, she started singing at 3, as her grandma began taking her to church.
When Queen was six years old, her mother married and had two more kids, her younger brother Terrell and a sister Tina. As the older sibling, she felt a responsibility to help her mother in any way possible.
Career
Queen Naija decided to try out for “American Idol” at 16 years old. However, she was not selected for the show, so Queen returned home and anchored a job at Checkers Drive-In restaurant. She eventually returned to try out for “American Idol” by age 18.
Queen auditioned with the song which was sung by former American Idol, Jennifer Hudson in the 2006 movie “Dream Girls.” She didn’t win the season but her appearance earned her a lot of popularity in the music industry.
In December 2017 Queen came to the spotlight when she released her song “Medicine.” The official music video for the song was uploaded on YouTube in March 2018 and it became a sensation. That track racked up over 215 million views on YouTube.
Following her success, Queen started receiving offers from major record labels. She also uploaded vlogs in which she showed her meetings with brands. She eventually made a deal with Capitol Records and dropped her second track, “Karma,” in June 2018. It reached #1 on the iTunes charts and peaked at #13 on Billboard’s Digital Songs sales chart.
Around that same time, her self-titled 5-track EP included hit singles “Medicine” and “Karma.” Some other tracks, “Mama’s Hand,” “Butterflies,” and “Bad Boy,” were also included in this extended play, and it reached #1 on the Apple Music R&B charts.
In 2020 Queen began recording music for her debut studio album and released its first track, “Pack Lite,” in July of that year. She then teamed up with Lil Durk to record its second track, “Lie to Me,” released in October. Naija eventually released her debut album “Missunderstood” on October 30th, 2020.
The guest appearance came from Miss Latto, Toosii, Pretty Vee, Russ, Jacquees, and many more. The album saw success with its three hit singles which received Gold Certification. In April 2021, she dropped the album’s deluxe version called “Missunderstood.”
Queen teamed up with her boyfriend, Clarence White, to launch their collaborative YouTube channel, “Queen & Clarence,” in June 2018. From then on, they continued to upload more than vlogs daily. Queen and Clarence earned massive success with this channel, getting over 2.8 million subscribers within a few years.
When it comes to her music, Queen has been inspired by Kehlani, Jhené Aiko, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper. Apart from this, Queen headlined her mini Butterfly Tour on her 26th birthday in October 2021.
Personal Life
Queen Naija and YouTuber Christopher Sails started dating and married in 2017. They started their collaborative YouTube channel “Chris and Queen” and garnered a lot of success.
Naija gave birth to her first child, a son named Christopher Sails Jr. However, the couple separated in 2018.
After her divorce from Christopher, Queen made her relationship with another YouTuber, Clarence White. The couple is in a good relationship and enjoying a lavish lifestyle.
Social Media
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Net Worth
Queen Naija is an American singer, YouTuber, and social media personality, with an estimated net worth of $4 million. Her music earned a lot of wealth and accolades, including the 2021 American Music Awards nomination for her debut album, “Missunderstood.”
The primary source of her income comes from music sales, live concerts, a YouTube channel, and work with other artists. She has millions of followers on many social media outlets, including Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
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Naija gave birth to her first child, a son named Christopher Sails Jr. However, the couple separated in 2018.
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Naija is short for Nigeria, but she doesn’t specifically clarify that the “ Naija” part of her name is short for “Nigeria”
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Queen Naija was (born on October 17, 1995), in Ypsilanti, Michigan, she is 27 years old
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