Nakaaya Sumari facts for kids
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Nakaaya Sumari
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| Birth name | Nakaaya Abraham Sumari |
| Born | September 3, 1982 |
| Origin | Arusha, Tanzania |
| Genres | R&B, political hip hop, Dansi, Bongo Flava |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
Nakaaya Sumari, born on September 3, 1982, in Arusha, is a talented singer and rapper from Tanzania. She is known for her unique music style.
Nakaaya is the oldest of five children. Her younger sister, Nancy Sumari, even won Miss Tanzania in 2005. She was also named Miss World Africa.
Early Steps in Music
Nakaaya became well-known after joining a TV show called "Tusker Project Fame." This was a reality TV show for singers in the African Great Lakes region. It aired from October to December 2006.
On the show, singers from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania lived together. They received training in the music business. Nakaaya stayed on the seven-week program for five weeks.
Her First Album
After the TV show, Nakaaya went back to Tanzania. She worked hard to record her first music album.
In February 2008, she released her first album, Nervous Conditions. This album was released by herself. It sold very well, even though it was only available on CD.
The first song from the album, "Malaika," was popular on the radio. But her next song, "Mr. Politician," became a huge hit. It was popular all over the African Great Lakes region. The music video for "Mr. Politician" was played often. This made Nakaaya very famous. The song "Mr. Politician" talks about leaders and how they should help people.
Other Important Roles
Nakaaya has also worked as a goodwill Ambassador. She represented the East African Community. This role means she helps promote good relationships and understanding.
In 2009, she signed a record deal with Sony BMG. This happened after she went on a music tour in Denmark.
Awards and Nominations
Nakaaya has been recognized for her music. She has received several nominations for her songs and performances.
At the 2008 Kisima Music Awards, her song "Mr. Politician" was nominated. It was considered for the Tanzanian song of the year.
She was also nominated at the 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards. Here, she was recognized as a top female artist from Tanzania.
In 2012, her song "Ni wewe" was nominated. This was for the Best Reggae Song at the 2012 Tanzania Music Awards.
