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'''Nadia Mukami''' (born 9 November 1996) is a Kenyan singer and songwriter<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=9 February 2021 |title=Biography: Nadia Mukami |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/biography-nadia-mukami-family-boyfriend-husband-music-and-awards/qh9lk2l |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=Pulse Live Kenya |language=en-US}}</ref> known for her hit singles "Si Rahisi", and "Radio Love"," featuring Arrow Bwoy. She released her debut EP, African Popstar, in October 2020.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kavii |first=Felix |title=Songbird Nadia Mukami set to release new EP dubbed 'African Popstar' |url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/showbiz/2001387709/songbird-nadia-mukami-set-to-release-new-ep-dubbed-african-popstar |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first=Elizabeth |last=Ngigi |title=Nadia Mukami releases 'African Popstar' EP |url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sasa/word-is/2020-10-05-nadia-mukami-releases-african-popstar-ep/ |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=The Star |language=en-KE}}</ref> She is the founder of the Kenyan record label "Sevens Creative Hub".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milimo |first=Dennis |date=2022-01-20 |title=Nadia Mukami set to introduce first artiste under own record label |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/music/nadia-mukami-set-to-introduce-first-artiste-under-her-record-label-seven-creative-hub/ge4dkr8 |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=Pulselive Kenya |language=en}}</ref>
==Early life and Educationeducation==
Nadia Mukami was born Born in Pumwani hospitalHospital in Nairobi, Kenya, on 9 November 1996.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hashtagsquare.co.ke/nadia-mukami-biography/ |title=Nadia Mukami Biography |website=hashtagsquare.co.ke |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301005652/http://hashtagsquare.co.ke/nadia-mukami-biography/ |archive-date=1 March 2021}}</ref> She went to Kari Mwailu Primary whereschool, she completedcompleting her Primaryprimary school studieseducation in 2009. She wasthen later admitted toattended [https://mountlavernaschool.ac.ke/ Mount Laverna School] in [[Kasarani]], [[Nairobi]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/368217-nadia-mukami-biography-family-tribe-education-life-story.html |title=Nadia Mukami biography: Everything you need to know of the popular musician |date=20 July 2020}}</ref> Nadia later joined Maseno University, where she pursued a degree in BBA Finance option.<ref name="Milimo">{{Cite web|last=Milimo|first=Dennis|date=2021-02-09|title=Biography: Nadia Mukami|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/biography-nadia-mukami-family-boyfriend-husband-music-and-awards/qh9lk2l|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Pulselive Kenya|language=en}}</ref>
==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.<ref name=":0" />
Nadia released the song "Radio Love" featuring Arrow Bwoy in February 2019. The song was her breakthrough. It garnered massive attention from the Kenyan media and was played in many radio and TV stations in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Osoro|first=William|title=Nadia Mukami answers the internet's most asked questions about her|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/local-news/2001365579/nadia-mukami-answers-the-internets-most-asked-questions-about-her?amp=1|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Nadia Mukami answers the internet's most asked questions about her}}</ref> ▼
▲In February 2019, Nadia released the song "Radio Love" featuring Arrow Bwoy , inwhich Februarymarked 2019her breakthrough. The song was her breakthrough. It garneredreceived massivesignificant attention from the Kenyan media and was played in many radio and TV stations in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Osoro|first=William|title=Nadia Mukami answers the internet's most asked questions about her|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/local-news/2001365579/nadia-mukami-answers-the-internets-most-asked-questions-about-her?amp=1|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Nadia Mukami answers the internet's most asked questions about her}}</ref>
In 2019, Nadia parted ways with her management "Hailemind Entertainment".<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 March 2019|title=Fast-rising artiste Nadia Mukami parts ways with her Management|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/coke-studio-africa-2019-big-break-through-artiste-nadia-mukami-parts-ways-with-her/h2c642q|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Pulse Live Kenya|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mwarua|first=Douglas|date=18 March 2019|title=Sensational Kenyan songstress Nadia Mukami parts ways with management|url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/301006-sensational-kenyan-songstress-nadia-mukami-parts-ways-management.html|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.|language=en}}</ref> In the same year 2019, her song "Radio Love" won two awards at Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA).<ref name=":0" /> ▼
▲In 2019, Nadia parted ways with her management , "Hailemind Entertainment ".<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 March 2019|title=Fast-rising artiste Nadia Mukami parts ways with her Management|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/coke-studio-africa-2019-big-break-through-artiste-nadia-mukami-parts-ways-with-her/h2c642q|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Pulse Live Kenya|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mwarua|first=Douglas|date=18 March 2019|title=Sensational Kenyan songstress Nadia Mukami parts ways with management|url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/301006-sensational-kenyan-songstress-nadia-mukami-parts-ways-management.html|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.|language=en}}</ref> In theThat same year 2019, her song "Radio Love" won two awards at the Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA).<ref name=":0" /> She also represented Kenya at Coke Studio Africa in 2019.<ref name="Milimo"/>
In early 2020, Nadia released "Nitekenye" featuring Kenyan Gengetone musical group "Sailors".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nadia Mukami – NRG.RADIO|url=https://nrg.radio/tag/nadia-mukami/|access-date=3 April 2021|language=en-US}}</ref>
In early 2020, Nadia's released "Nitekenye" featuring Kenyan Gengetone musical group "Sailors".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nadia Mukami – NRG.RADIO|url=https://nrg.radio/tag/nadia-mukami/|access-date=3 April 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> Her debut EP was later released in October 2020. The lead single "Jipe" featuring Tanzanian singer MarioMarioo was released in March 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kingsley|first=David|date=19 March 2020|title=Nadia Mukami enlists Tanzania's Marioo on 'Jipe' (Video)|url=http://www.ghafla.com/ke/nadia-mukami-enlists-tanzanias-marioo-on-jipe-video/|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Ghafla! Kenya|language=en-US}}</ref> 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]].
<ref name=":1" /> She was also nominated for the [https://www.hipipo.com/ HiPipo] awards in 2020.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |first=Elizabeth |last= Musyimi |title=Nadia Mukami nominated for HiPipo awards |url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/sasa/word-is/2020-01-13-nadia-mukami-nominated-for-hipipo-awards/ |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=The Star |language=en-KE}}</ref>
In 2021, sheNadia wasreceived nominatedher first nomination for the first time in [[MTV Africa Music Awards]] (MAMA).<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 January 2021|title=Nadia Mukami to battle Diamond, Fally Ipupa & Wizkid at MTV Africa Music Awards|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/nadia-mukami-over-the-moon-as-she-gets-nominated-in-mtv-africa-music-awards/twqdyle|access-date=3 April 2021|website=Pulse Live Kenya|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Nzyoka|first=Mumbua Nzula|date=14 January 2021|title=Nadia Mukami gets nomination from MAMAs 2021|url=https://www.kbc.co.ke/nadia-mukami-gets-nomination-from-mamas-2021/|access-date=3 April 2021|website=KBC {{!}} Kenya's Watching|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2022, after concluding an ostentatious pregnant trip, Nadia Mukami dropped a four-track track EP named "Bundle of Joy" featuring Iyanii, Latinoh, and her better half Arrow Boy. "Worked on the project my whole pregnancy and I poured my heart into it. This project is my favorite piece of art," Mukami shared the expressive significance of the new artwork on her Instagram page.<ref>https://www.citizen.digital/entertainment/nadia-mukamis-new-bundle-of-joy-n296922</ref>
In 2023, In September of 2023, Nadia Mukami won the title of Best Female Artist in East Africa at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMAs), which took place in Dallas, Texas. Her importance in the East African music industry is highlighted by this prize, as she distinguished herself among noteworthy nominees like Zuchu, Maua Sama, Nandy, Fena Gitu, Spice Diana, Hewan Gebrewold, and Nikita Kerieng.<ref>https://www.kenyanvibe.com/nadia-mukami-crowned-best-female-artist-in-east-africa/#:~:text=Kenyan%20musician%20Nadia%20Mukami%20has,and%20Maua%20Sama%20from%20Tanzania.</ref>
==Discography==
[[Category:1996 births]]
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[[Category:21st-century Kenyan women singerssingers]]
[[Category:Women songwriters]]
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