Neza
Birth nameNeza Patricia Masozera
Born (1984-12-23) December 23, 1984
Kinshasa, Zaire
Genresafropop
Occupation(s)Musician, Singer
LabelsMCG 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]

Early

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]

Career

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]

Discography

Singles
  • My Baby ft MC Galaxy [19]
  • Shabba
  • Vibe ft MC Galaxy [20]
  • Slay Mama [21]
  • Only God Knows[22]
As featured artist
  • Deejay Pius - "Tempramido" feat. Mc Galaxy & Neza
  • MC Galaxy – "Snapchat" feat. Neza, Kelly Pyle & Musicman TY
  • MC Galaxy ft Neza - Jacurb Dance

Awards

Won

Nominations

References

  1. ↑ "Abahanzi nyarwanda bo muri Diaspora bahagaze bwuma mu muziki". Touchrwanda.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  2. ↑ "Umunyarwandakazi Neza agiye guhurira mu gitaramo kimwe n'abahanzi Wizkid ndetse na Patoranking". Teradog News. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "MCG Empire's First International Act Neza Has Released a New Video for "My Baby" feat. MC Galaxy". Bella Naija. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  4. ↑ "Rwanda's Neza signed by Nigerian label". The New Times (Rwanda). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  5. ↑ "rwandan sensation neza signs with nigerian mcg empire". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  6. ↑ "Interesting Facts you need to know about Musician Neza". Artsglo. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  7. ↑ "Skales and Neza officially a couple, they both shared loved up photo on Instagram". Naijamusic.com.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  8. ↑ "Neza 'My baby' ft MC Galaxy [Video]". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  9. ↑ "AFRIMA 2017 WINNERS' LIST". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  10. ↑ "Why I relocated to Lagos —Neza, Canada-based singer". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  11. ↑ "MC Galaxy signs Rwandan singer, Neza". The Net NIG. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  12. ↑ "Rwandan sensation Neza serves us with Vibe ft MC Galaxy". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  13. ↑ "Neza, Massamba to spice up Jazz Junction finale". The New Times (Rwanda). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  14. ↑ "VIDEO: Neza – Uranyica". Notjustok. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  15. ↑ "Neza Releases "Shaba"". Pmnewsnigeria. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  16. ↑ "Skales releases 'Mr Love' album, features 17 guest artistes". lifestyle.thecable.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  17. ↑ "Music: Skales – Good Life ft. Neza". LiveLoaded. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  18. ↑ "Skales ft Neza – Gbe". Naijatoxic. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  19. ↑ "Neza: My Baby (feat. MC Galaxy) - Music Streaming - Listen on Deezer". deezer.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  20. ↑ "Neza ft. MC Galaxy - Vibe - Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video". notjustok.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  21. ↑ Run Run Sure. "Audio:- Neza – Slay Mama". NigerianSounds.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  22. ↑ "Only God Knows by Neza Official Music Video [IKNShow] HD". YouTube. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  23. ↑ "Neza yerekanye umusaruro w'urugendo yakoreye i Miami". Hipipo. September 22, 2017.
  24. ↑ "Winners Emerge As African Music Stars Glow At AFRIMA 2017". AFRIMA. November 14, 2017.
  25. ↑ "AFRIMA 2017: Full list of winners". AFRIMA. November 13, 2017.
  26. ↑ "Neza watwaye Afrima Award azataramana na Masamba muri Kigali Jaz Junction". Bwiza. December 7, 2017.
  27. ↑ "The 5Th AFRIMA Nominees List". umuseke. November 7, 2018.
  28. ↑ "AFRIMA 2018: Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, others among nominees". thelagostimes. August 23, 2018.
  29. ↑ "Neza, Umuhanzi Nyarwanda mu bahatanira ibihembo bya Afrima 2018". umuseke. November 7, 2018.
  30. ↑ "Neza yongeye gutoranywa mu bahanzi bigaragaje muri Afurika mu 2018". Isimbi Rwanda. November 7, 2018.
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