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Birth name | Neza Patricia Masozera |
Born | Kinshasa, Zaire | December 23, 1984
Genres | afropop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer |
Labels | MCG Empire [1] |
Neza Patricia Masozera, [2] [3](born 23 December 1984) better known by her stage name Neza, is a Rwandan- Canadian based afropop singer. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] In 2017, she was awarded as the Most Promising Artist in Africa by All Africa Music Awards. [9]
Neza Lost her father at an early age and was raised by her widowed mother. Due to a famine in their home country, Zaire, the family moved to Rwanda in 1995. Three years later, the family relocated to Toronto, Canada as a result of her sister's desire to provide a better and more secure life for her. [10]
Neza started music early 2000, and since then taken off, which developed into the eclectic talent that is before us today. In winter 2010, Neza released a 7 track EP entitled 'Brand New', which featured the single 'Go Gettaz'. The track was also featured on DJ Charlie Brown's r&b mixtape 'Brown Billz – R&B Edition'. Her remix video for French Montana's 'Pop That' released September 2012, generated 2000+ views in the first 3 weeks and was aired on national television in Rwanda. In 2017, Neza relocated to Lagos, Nigeria, and got signed by Nigerian Singer, Mc Galaxy to his label, MCG Empire. [11] [12] [13] Neza released three singles (Uranyica, Shaba & Vibe) under the label. [14] [15] She also featured on Nigerian artist Skales' Album two singles "Gbe" and "Good Life" [16] [17] [18]
Neza | |
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Birth name | Neza Patricia Masozera |
Born | Kinshasa, Zaire | December 23, 1984
Genres | afropop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer |
Labels | MCG Empire [1] |
Neza Patricia Masozera, [2] [3](born 23 December 1984) better known by her stage name Neza, is a Rwandan- Canadian based afropop singer. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] In 2017, she was awarded as the Most Promising Artist in Africa by All Africa Music Awards. [9]
Neza Lost her father at an early age and was raised by her widowed mother. Due to a famine in their home country, Zaire, the family moved to Rwanda in 1995. Three years later, the family relocated to Toronto, Canada as a result of her sister's desire to provide a better and more secure life for her. [10]
Neza started music early 2000, and since then taken off, which developed into the eclectic talent that is before us today. In winter 2010, Neza released a 7 track EP entitled 'Brand New', which featured the single 'Go Gettaz'. The track was also featured on DJ Charlie Brown's r&b mixtape 'Brown Billz – R&B Edition'. Her remix video for French Montana's 'Pop That' released September 2012, generated 2000+ views in the first 3 weeks and was aired on national television in Rwanda. In 2017, Neza relocated to Lagos, Nigeria, and got signed by Nigerian Singer, Mc Galaxy to his label, MCG Empire. [11] [12] [13] Neza released three singles (Uranyica, Shaba & Vibe) under the label. [14] [15] She also featured on Nigerian artist Skales' Album two singles "Gbe" and "Good Life" [16] [17] [18]