Nazz King
Nabila King, known by his stage name Nazz King, is a Ghanaian afropop musical artist.[1] In 2019, he won Rising Star Of The Year and Entertainer Of The Year 2019 at the 2019 Northern-Ghana Entertainment Awards.[2]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nabila King |
| Origin | Dagbon, Yendi |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels | Nazz King Music Worldwide |
Early life and music career
Nabila King was born in Dagbon, Upper Northern Region (Ghana). He completed his high school education at Wataniya Junior High School in Savelugu. Nabila King started his music career at an early age as a performer at schools and idolized his favorite artists such as Akon and Fela Kuti.[3] It was in 2016 that Nazz King went on to establish his own record label by the name Nazz King Music Worldwide, with the aim of helping other artists to find their footing in the music industry.[4]
Notable performances
He participated in 2019 in promoting music outside Africa and organizing events for other African artists in European countries. Nabila King has over 20 singles released to date. Later in 2020, Nazz King went on to collaborate with
In 2020, Nabila King released a new song titled "Tonight", featuring talented crooner Boggy Wenzday and produced by Ojah Drums.[5] According to Nazz King, “Tonight” is a romantic tune that offers hope to love birds.[6] In August 2020, he later released[7] another collaboration with Yaa Pono titled “Heaven Full”.[8]
Philanthropy
In 2016, Nazz King introduced an initiative by which he would conduct community work in Italy.[9] This was conducted every Sunday, bringing people together to clean up the community. His work was recognized by one of the mayors in Italy (Joseph Pereraro), who recognized his efforts in the community.[10]
Acting career
Growing up and nurtured in a Cultural School, Nazz King realized his love and passion for creative arts. He later developed a love for acting and could, at his youthful age, write sample scripts.[11]
In 2015, Nazz King started his professional career as an actor as the only Black person in a well-known live TV show called “Da Nazareth Betlemme”, which featured other reputable stars in Italy with the group “Presepe Vivente di Gangi”.[10]
Discography
Studio albums
Nabila King’s studio album “Take Me Back” was released in 2019 with 6 tracks.[12]
Selected singles
| Title |
| Happy Tonight |
| Take Me Back |
| Looking for Love |
| Star King |
| Babilo Love |
| Cedi or Dolla |
Awards and nominations
Northern Entertainment Awards
| Year | Nominee | Award | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nabila King | Rising Star Of The Year[13] | Won |
| 2020 | Nabila King | Entertainer Of The Year | Won |
| 2020 | Nabila King | Music Video Of The Year[13] | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Gh, Asonya (2020-05-03). "Celebrity Profile : Nazz King |OneMuzikGh". One Muzik Gh. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ Online, Tamale (2020-04-14). "Nazz King bags two awards at 2020 NEA". TamaleOnline. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ "Celebrity Profile: Nazz King's Lifestyle, Family, Music, Career, Business & Awards". Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ Online, Tamale (2020-05-03). "Celebrity Profile: Nazz King's Lifestyle, Family, Music, Career, Business & Awards". TamaleOnline. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ "Collaboration". africanentertainment.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Malema, Zola (2020-07-11). "Italy-based Ghanaian singer Nazz King drops video for new song "Tonight"". TamaleOnline. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ Blizzy, Young. "MUSIC PREMIERE :Nazz King ft Yaa Pono - Heaven Full...{Official Music Video} DOWNLOAD NOW". Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Italy-based Nazz King Set To Release A Collaboration With Yaa Pono". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ "Charity". africanentertainment.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 10.0 10.1 Liggieri, Santi (2016-08-19). "Non un peso ma una risorsa per la comunità: King il netturbino volontario di Gangi". Newsicilia (in italiano). Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ "Presepe vivente a Gangi, atmosfere magiche grazie alla neve: seimila i visitatori". PalermoToday (in italiano). Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ↑ "Album". music.amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Northern-Ghana Entertainment Awards (NEA) Full Nominees List for 2020". ZackGH.com. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
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