Nadia Nakai goes braggadocio in new single featuring Lucasraps
Nadia Nakai is back again with an effortless banger, “Not The Same”. This time enlisting the help of Lucasraps, the pair flex on the Kronik and Soko7 co-produced song. Braggadocio raps, tongue in cheek lines and larger than life bars is what the song abounds with. Speaking of it, Nadia Nakai says, “The track itself is about feeling yourself… speaking […]
Nadia Nakai and YoungstaCPT announced as panellists in roast of Khanyi Mbau
Khanyi Mbau is set to be the first African woman roasted in the popular Comedy Central format. Nadia Nakai and YoungstaCPT have been announced as panellists for the roast. The Roast of Khanyi Mbau is brought to us by Showmax and will be taking place this Thursday, the 21st July, at the Teatro at Montecasino […]
Indigo Stella and Nadia Nakia Are All About Their Paper On New Single “Pay It Up”
Since she first stepped in the scene, particularly with her 2019 EP Indigo, Indigo Stella has been going from strength to strength, proving she’s a force to be reckoned with in the industry. The budding rapper, who has shown her lyrical chops numerous times is back with a breezy cut that features none other than […]
[VIDEO] Nadia Nakai and Vic Mensa’s Chemistry Is Palpable In The “Practice” Music Video
Debuting this past Friday, Nadia Nakai’s video for her single ”Practice” premiered on Apple music first and was later hosted on YouTube. Currently sitting at over 140K views amassed in a few days, the music video is a visual spectacle shot on location in Ghana by prominent Ghanian music video director, KP Serlom. Featuring American […]
Nadia Nakai. The awakening of SA’s rap queen
In many art forms, the pursuit of legendary status is the North Star guiding the trajectory of the artist’s career. James Baldwin spoke about an aspect of this in his collection of essays, Nobody Knows My Name. Exploring various themes over the six years that it was written, he also spoke of integrity as an […]
Visionary Women Are Celebrated This Month With Apple Music
It’s Women’s Month and Apple Music is celebrating visionary women with playlists from the country’s leading female artists, influencers and personalities. The 15 phenomenal Mzansi women are Elaine, Nadia Nakai, Boity, Sha Sha, Nandi Madida, Loot Love, Holly Rey, Sarah Langa, Kefilwe Mabote, Mihlali Ndamase, Kim Jayde, Bernice West, Christia Visser, Ama Qamata, and Natasha […]
UMG announces the launch of Def Jam Africa
Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced the launch of Def Jam Africa, a new label division within the continent dedicated to representing the best hip-hop, Afrobeats and trap talent in Africa. Def Jam Africa will follow the blueprint of the iconic Def Jam Recordings label, which has led and influenced the cutting-edge in hip-hop and […]
Nadia Nakai and Emtee switch bars effortlessly on “40 Bars”
Nadia Nakai surprised us today with her first single since her album release, and boy did she come on strong! Produced by PatricKxxLee, she released “40 Bars” today and we’re loving the braggadocio bars traded effortlessly with Emtee. Bragga’s flow is insane. She also gives a nod to Emtee on her lyrics with “thought that […]
[VIDEO] Nadia Nakai Drops ‘More Drugs’ Video
Nadia Nakai has released the video for the second single off her album, Nadia Naked. Featuring Tshego, she explained her issues getting “More Drugs” playlisted on radio in a recent Twitter post. Taking the opportunity to be more explicit with the video, Studio Space Pictures delivered an incredibly shot piece. Along the veins of Kanye […]
The Plug x Castle Lite present: 100 Most Influential People in Urban Culture
“There’s no argument. I am a hundred percent the reason why hip hop is drenched.” Part of his Utatakho Remix verse that shook up the fourth quarter of 2019, Riky Rick stakes his claim on the game boldly with that bar. Hubris is almost a cornerstone of hip hop, but who really got the block […]
Nadia Nakai x Redbat
Sportscene’s Redbat are proud to announce a second serving from rapper, Nadia Nakai. Typical to her relentless drive and winning spirit, Nadia Nakai is determined to break new boundaries locally and internationally. “I am proud to announce my second drop collection with Sportscene and Redbat. This is the 2nd drop that will take my love […]
[VIDEO] Nadia Nakai Drops ‘Imma Boss’ Video
The video for Imma Boss is finally out. “Imma Boss” is the latest offering from Nadia Nakai’s debut album Naked which has seen her cross a milestone in her music career after much work and reflection on how her first album should feel and sound. The video was shot in Bali ahead of album release […]