Zaina | |
Birth Name: | Zaina Agoro |
Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, US |
Genre: | Pop, R&B |
Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, lawyer |
Label: | Soul Muzik |
Zaina Agoro (born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 7), better known by the mononym Zaina, is a Nigerian-American singer and songwriter.
Zaina Agoro was born to Nigerian parents in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent her early years.
Agoro began a career in singing after securing a law degree. During this period, she returned to Nigeria to bring her experience home to her roots.[1] She has gained recognition in the United States among the Nigerian community for her pop and R&B music, receiving two nominations from the NEA Awards in 2008 and 2011.[2]
Zaina has worked with artists Eldee, Banky W, Styl-Plus, Lynxxx, Sauce Kid and Sasha. She has also shared the same stage with D'banj and 2face Idibia. She performed at the 2011 NEA Awards in New York.[3]
Zaina was signed to Soul Muzik in July 2012[4] and has released two singles[5] and one video.[6]