Azeena’s Biography
In a place like Northern Nigeria where the traditions of circular/contemporary music is fought by Sharia laws and colonial conquest, Azeena tore her way through to the point where her strongest contender was Di’ja who was signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin record amongst the dominating male figures in the music industry.
Who is Azeena?
Azeena is an award winning female Nigerian rapper and singer from Kaduna also called KD or KD city.
Zainab Abdullahi better known by her stage name Azeena, is a fast rising singer, songwriter, rapper and model.
The sensational act hails from Mambilla Plateau in Taraba state.
In a place like Northern Nigeria where the traditions of circular/contemporary music is fought by Sharia laws and colonial conquest, Azeena tore her way through to the point where her strongest contender was Di’ja who was signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin record amongst the dominating male figures in the music industry.
When asked why Di’ja of all the female artistes. In her worlds ‘Well, Di’ja is a friend and big sister, we both come from the north and she’s amazing. Being close to her even in Don’s house made me set my pace and to work even harder.’
Knowing that the 34 million dollars industry according to the research conducted by Statista in Nigeria, has its headquarters in Lagos, Azeena conquered the north and moved up to Lagos where she’s shared stage with prominent stars like: D’banj, 2face, Tiwa Savage, Bella Shmurda, and so many others. She has also performed at Felabration, Afrimma and many Industry nites in Lagos.
Azeena performing on Africa’s biggest stage on Felabration.
Azeena vibing with a male fan
In the course of this interview when she was asked how she got this far, she attributed it to passion for entertainment and herself for believing in herself and not quitting when a few failures and disappointed came to test her. she as well gave credit to her fans and few close friends who stood by her through thick and thin.
Azeena is one of the top promising artistes who are close friends with the media, She has visited almost all the media houses in Lagos on official interviews.
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Azeena talks about her career in Max FM Lagos.
Azeena talks about her years in the industry and how she keeps evolving, attributes all to God.
Azeena having fun after her interview on Wake Up Nigeria.
Azeena has won several prominent and street awards.
In January 31 2021 she won the Gidi stars freestyle battle in lasgidi FM, which is just one of her other wins amongst others
There is no much of clearity on her age, as the singer always shy away from confirming her age, however, we are sure she was born on the 29th of December, in Navy town Ojo Lagos to a Muslim family and should be around 23-26 years old, that’s going by the statistics of her educational background.
After her secondary school in Taraba, she proceeded to Kaduna polytechnic, Kaduna where she studied Quantity Survey and emerged with a 2.99.
Azeena’s powerful voice has made her stand out in the industry so far. It might also interest you that she has a unique sound she calls Afro-engausa which consists of Afrobeat,Rnb,Afro-Edm, House music, Trap, hip hop, Reggae.
Azeena showing off her unique voice in a rehearsal.
Azeena has proven to be very talented and ready to leav her marks on the soil of the Nigerian music industry.
One can’t talk about talented and prominent female artistes in the north without mentioning Azeena. She has successfully appeared in almost all the big stages in the North; from Abuja to Kaduna to Kano, and the reception from her fans is amazing.
When asked who she admires in the industry she mentioned: Tiwa Savage, Chronixx, Timaya, Wizkid, BurnaBoy, Billie Eillish, Erykah Badu, Morgan Wallen and Dan Maraya Jos amongst many others.
Azeena recently released a song titled Soyaya and it’s been making waves.
We are not sure if she’s actually signed to a label she’s friends with but we are sure of her partnership with Eko4show.
