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Nadia Nakai Lands Major Nomination at 2025 National Film & TV Awards
A New Stage for “Bragga”
South African rapper, entrepreneur, and reality TV favourite Nadia Nakai has just added another win to her already glittering career, a nomination for Best Celebrity Personality at the upcoming National Film & TV Awards South Africa (NFTA).
The 2025 edition of the awards will take place at the South African State Theatre on 22 November, celebrating excellence across television and film while recognising personalities who’ve made an undeniable mark on the entertainment scene.
For Nakai, known to fans as Bragga, this nod is not just about fame. It’s a moment that cements her evolution from hip-hop star to full-blown media powerhouse.
The Power of Personality
The Best Celebrity Personality category is stacked with big names this year: Khanyi Mbau, Ayanda Thabethe, Anele Mdoda, Katlego Maboe, Minnie Dlamini, The Funny Chef, Lawrence Maleka, and Lasizwe Dambuza are all in the running.
Each has shaped South African pop culture in their own way, from talk shows and comedy to reality TV. For Nakai, being listed among them signals how her influence has stretched well beyond music.
The Young, Famous & African star, who continues to shine on Netflix’s popular reality series, responded to her nomination with a simple heart emoji on Instagram, subtle but full of meaning. It’s the kind of understated confidence her fans have come to love.
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More Than Music
At 35, Nakai has built a brand that merges glamour with grit. Beyond her hit tracks like Naaa Meaan and Bragga, she has turned her artistry into an empire.
Her make-up line, Naked Without by Bragga Cosmetics, launched earlier this year, aims to redefine beauty standards by celebrating authenticity and catering to all skin tones and textures. The project reflects Nakai’s belief that self-expression should be fearless and inclusive.
She also launched Bragga World, a lifestyle app offering exclusive glimpses into her world, from behind-the-scenes content to her podcast “Hello Bragga,” where she talks candidly about fame, love, and staying true to oneself in an industry that rarely allows it.
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A Star in Her Own Lane
For Nakai, this nomination is another milestone in a career built on persistence, creativity, and reinvention. Over the years, she’s proven she’s more than just a rapper; she’s a voice for women carving their space in entertainment, business, and culture.
As the NFTA voting window closes on 20 November, fans are rallying behind her online, celebrating yet another “Bragga moment.” Whether or not she takes home the trophy, one thing is clear: Nadia Nakai continues to set the tone for what it means to be a modern South African celebrity: authentic, driven, and unstoppable.
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