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 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Neza Patricia Masozera |
| Born | December 23, 1984 Kinshasa, Zaire |
| Genres | afropop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer |
| Labels | MCG Empire [1] |
Early
editNeza 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
editNeza started music the early 2000s, and has since then taken off developing into the eclectic talent. 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 2016 she released a single with video: Tambola which was highly praised, but is almost nowhere to be found on the internet. 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
edit- Singles
- 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
editWon
edit- 2012 African Entertainment Awards, Canada - Best Female Artist of the Year[23]
- 2017 All Africa Music Awards - Most Promising Artiste in Africa[24][25][26]
Nominations
edit- 2018 All Africa Music Awards - Best Female Artiste in Eastern African[27][28][29][30]
References
edit- ^ "Abahanzi nyarwanda bo muri Diaspora bahagaze bwuma mu muziki". Touchrwanda.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Umunyarwandakazi Neza agiye guhurira mu gitaramo kimwe n'abahanzi Wizkid ndetse na Patoranking". Teradog News. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "MCG Empire's First International Act Neza Has Released a New Video for "My Baby" feat. MC Galaxy". Bella Naija. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Rwanda's Neza signed by Nigerian label". The New Times (Rwanda). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "rwandan sensation neza signs with nigerian mcg empire". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Interesting Facts you need to know about Musician Neza". Artsglo. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Skales and Neza officially a couple, they both shared loved up photo on Instagram". Naijamusic.com.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza 'My baby' ft MC Galaxy [Video]". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2017 WINNERS' LIST". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Why I relocated to Lagos —Neza, Canada-based singer". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "MC Galaxy signs Rwandan singer, Neza". The Net NIG. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Rwandan sensation Neza serves us with Vibe ft MC Galaxy". MTV Base. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza, Massamba to spice up Jazz Junction finale". The New Times (Rwanda). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "VIDEO: Neza – Uranyica". Notjustok. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza Releases "Shaba"". Pmnewsnigeria. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Skales releases 'Mr Love' album, features 17 guest artistes". lifestyle.thecable.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Music: Skales – Good Life ft. Neza". LiveLoaded. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Skales ft Neza – Gbe". Naijatoxic. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza: My Baby (feat. MC Galaxy) - Music Streaming - Listen on Deezer". deezer.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza ft. MC Galaxy - Vibe - Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video". notjustok.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ Run Run Sure. "Audio:- Neza – Slay Mama". NigerianSounds.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Only God Knows by Neza Official Music Video [IKNShow] HD". YouTube. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Neza yerekanye umusaruro w'urugendo yakoreye i Miami". Hipipo. September 22, 2017.
- ^ "Winners Emerge As African Music Stars Glow At AFRIMA 2017". AFRIMA. November 14, 2017.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2017: Full list of winners". AFRIMA. November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Neza watwaye Afrima Award azataramana na Masamba muri Kigali Jaz Junction". Bwiza. December 7, 2017.
- ^ "The 5Th AFRIMA Nominees List". umuseke. November 7, 2018.
- ^ "AFRIMA 2018: Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, others among nominees". thelagostimes. August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Neza, Umuhanzi Nyarwanda mu bahatanira ibihembo bya Afrima 2018". umuseke. November 7, 2018.
- ^ "Neza yongeye gutoranywa mu bahanzi bigaragaje muri Afurika mu 2018". Isimbi Rwanda. November 7, 2018.
External links
edit- "New Music Video!! 'My Baby' by Neza ft. MC Galaxy". simplyafricanmusic.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Skales and Rwandan Singer, Neza, May be an Item". Plus TV Africa. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- Sola Bodunrin. "MC Galaxy signs Rwandan singer ▷ Legit.ng". legit.ng. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Umunyarwandakazi Neza yahigitse abarimo Mr.Eazi mu bihembo by'Afrima". celebz Magazine. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "Skales Finds Love With Rwandan Singer, Neza.😉 | Poontoe". Poontoe. Retrieved 13 November 2018.