Nadia Mukami Explained

Nadia Mukami
Birth Date:9 November 1996
Birth Place:Nairobi, Kenya
Genre:Afro-pop
Years Active:2017–present
Label:Sevens Creative Hub

Nadia Mukami (born 9 November 1996) is a Kenyan singer and songwriter[1] known for her hit singles "Si Rahisi", and "Radio Love," featuring Arrow Bwoy. She released her debut EP, African Popstar, in October 2020.[2] [3] She is the founder of the Kenyan record label "Sevens Creative Hub".[4]

Early life and education

Nadia Mukami was born in Pumwani Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, on 9 November 1996.[5] She went Kari Mwailu Primary school, completing her primary education in 2009. She then attended Mount Laverna School in Kasarani, Nairobi.[6] Nadia later joined Maseno University, where she pursued a degree in BBA Finance option.[7]

Music career

Nadia wrote and recorded her first song "Barua Ya Siri," in 2015. Her second song "Kesi," released in 2017, gained popularity and led to performances at festivals such as the Blaze The Nile Festival and The Luo Festival.

In February 2019, Nadia released the song "Radio Love" featuring Arrow Bwoy, which marked her breakthrough. The song received significant attention from the Kenyan media and was played in many radio and TV stations in the region.[8]

In 2019, Nadia parted ways with her management, Hailemind Entertainment.[9] [10] That same year, "Radio Love" won two awards at the Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA). She also represented Kenya at Coke Studio Africa in 2019.[7]

In early 2020, Nadia released "Nitekenye" featuring Kenyan Gengetone musical group "Sailors".[11] Her debut EP was later released in October 2020. The lead single "Jipe" featuring Tanzanian singer Marioo was released in March 2020.[12] The EP featured Khaligraph Jones, Maua Sama, Fena Gitu, DJ Joe Mfalme, Sanaipei Tande, Nigeria's Orezi, Zimbabwe's Tamy Moyo, and Lioness Nam from Namibia. She was also nominated for the HiPipo awards in 2020.[13]

In 2021, Nadia received her first nomination for the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA).[14] [15]

Discography

Singles

!Title !Year of Release
Kesi2017
Si Rahisi2018
African Lover2018
Yule Yule2018
Radio Love ft. Arrow Bwoy2019
Lola ft. Masauti2019
Ikamate Hiyo2019
Maombi[16] 2019
Jipe ft. Marioo[17] 2020
Million Dollar2020
Tesa ft Khaligraph Jones & Fena Gitu[18] 2020
Zungushie ft. Maua Sama2020
Dozele ft. Orezi & Joe Mfalme2020
Criminal Lover2020
Wangu ft Sanaipei Tande[19] 2020
Kolo ft Otile Brown[20] 2021
Million Dollar (Remix) ft. Lioness Nam & Tamy Moyo2021

Awards

Winner, Pulse Music Video Awards, Radio Love "Female Video of the Year" (2019)[21]

Nominee, HiPipo Awards, Radio Love "Best Kenyan Act" (2020)

Nominee, MTV Africa Music Awards, "Best Fanbase Award" (2021)

Winner, Zuri Awards, Finance Category (2021)[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 9 February 2021 . Biography: Nadia Mukami . 3 April 2021 . Pulse Live Kenya . en-US.
  2. Web site: Kavii . Felix . Songbird Nadia Mukami set to release new EP dubbed 'African Popstar' . 3 April 2021 . Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle . en.
  3. Web site: Elizabeth . Ngigi . Nadia Mukami releases 'African Popstar' EP . 3 April 2021 . The Star . en-KE.
  4. Web site: Milimo . Dennis . 2022-01-20 . Nadia Mukami set to introduce first artiste under own record label . 2022-04-27 . Pulselive Kenya . en.
  5. Web site: Nadia Mukami Biography . hashtagsquare.co.ke . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210301005652/http://hashtagsquare.co.ke/nadia-mukami-biography/ . 1 March 2021.
  6. Web site: Nadia Mukami biography: Everything you need to know of the popular musician . 20 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Milimo. Dennis. 2021-02-09. Biography: Nadia Mukami. 2021-11-18. Pulselive Kenya. en.
  8. Web site: Osoro. William. Nadia Mukami answers the internet's most asked questions about her. 3 April 2021. Nadia Mukami answers the internet's most asked questions about her.
  9. Web site: 20 March 2019. Fast-rising artiste Nadia Mukami parts ways with her Management. 3 April 2021. Pulse Live Kenya. en-US.
  10. Web site: Mwarua. Douglas. 18 March 2019. Sensational Kenyan songstress Nadia Mukami parts ways with management. 3 April 2021. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.. en.
  11. Web site: Nadia Mukami – NRG.RADIO. 3 April 2021. en-US.
  12. Web site: Kingsley. David. 19 March 2020. Nadia Mukami enlists Tanzania's Marioo on 'Jipe' (Video). 3 April 2021. Ghafla! Kenya. en-US.
  13. Web site: Elizabeth . Musyimi . Nadia Mukami nominated for HiPipo awards . 3 April 2021 . The Star . en-KE.
  14. Web site: 13 January 2021. Nadia Mukami to battle Diamond, Fally Ipupa & Wizkid at MTV Africa Music Awards. 3 April 2021. Pulse Live Kenya. en-US.
  15. Web site: Nzyoka. Mumbua Nzula. 14 January 2021. Nadia Mukami gets nomination from MAMAs 2021. 3 April 2021. KBC Kenya's Watching. en-US.
  16. Web site: NEW VIDEO / Nadia Mukami – MAOMBI / Mp4 Download – MIKATO JUNIOR. 3 April 2021. www.mikatojunior.com.
  17. Web site: 18 March 2020. Nadia Mukami ft. Marioo – Jipe Video & MP3 Download Notjustok. 3 April 2021. Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok. en-US.
  18. Web site: Muendo. Stevens. Nadia Mukami reveals how she replaced Naiboi with Khaligraph Jones. 3 April 2021. Nadia Mukami reveals how she replaced Naiboi with Khaligraph Jones.
  19. Web site: 3 November 2020. Nadia Mukami Drops Highly Anticipated Wangu Music Video. 3 April 2021. KenyanVibe. en-US.
  20. Web site: 2 February 2021. Nadia Mukami Finally Drops Anticipated Collaboration With Otile Brown, Kolo. 3 April 2021. KenyanVibe. en-US.
  21. Web site: 6 December 2019. Pulse Music Video Awards 2019 Winners. 3 April 2021. KenyanVibe. en-US.
  22. Web site: 5 March 2021. Songstress Nadia Mukami wins big at 2021 Zuri Awards (Photos). 3 April 2021. Pulse Live Kenya. en-US.

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