Post by a.k.a on Mar 8, 2008 12:20:03 GMT 3
Nakaaya Sumari aka Nakaaya is an Afro-Soul singer from Tanzania. Born in Tanzania and raised in Kenya and Tanzania, Nakaaya represents the dynamic spirit of the modern East African woman. The compelling passion of her voice conveys the pain and pride and the internal struggles between the two that so many deal with.
Always a performer, Nakaaya has been in love with music since her early days singing in school choirs. She first came to national attention in 2006 as a cast member on East Africa’s hit reality TV series, Project Fame. While she didn’t win the contest, she was a fan favourite, winning the hearts of her viewers through her passion and dramatic flair.
She recorded her debut album in Dar es Salaam with regional super-producer Ambrose Akwabi of Studio 41 Records. The album features a collaboration with M1 of the rap duo Dead Prez on the Hit single "Mr Politician" and Record Producer Lufunyo on the track "A Town Girl". Nakaaya spent nearly a year crafting her album, an intensely personal voyeuristic observation. Her animated delivery and melodic voice are intoxicating.
The album, Nervous Conditions, is a poetic journey during which Nakaaya lays her heart bare for the listener. Intelligent and brooding, sad and yet uplifting, the album is rich in emotion. Nakaaya has proven herself as a songwriter and a compelling voice from Africa. Snap your fingers at www.nakaaya.com to experience more info on Mrs Politician!.