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| Birth name | Osato Mary Idehen |
| Born | 23 July 1996 Lagos Island, Lagos State |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Osato Mary Idehen, professionally known as Nina Shezz (born 23 July 1996), is a Nigerian songwriter, singer and artiste.[1] She emerged onto the music scene with her first single "Without You" in 2019 but gained popularity with her hit single “Eledumare” in 2021.
Early life and Education
editNina Shezz was born on 23, July 1996 in Lagos Island, Lagos State but originally hails from Edo State. She was raised in Lagos where she completed her elementary education before earning a degree in Computer Science from the National Open University, Nigeria.[2]
Career
editNina Shezz musical journey began in the youth choir of Treasure Field Church in Lagos, where her talent flourished, igniting her passion for music. Drawing inspiration from her church roots, Nina Shezz transitioned into songwriting and sharing her music on social media platforms, catching the attention of renowned artist Frank Edwards. Their collaboration led to the production of her debut single, "Without You," in 2019, followed by the acclaimed track "Eledumare" in 2021, which was reviewed by Daily Monitor in Uganda.[3]
With over 68,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, Nina Shezz has since continued to bless audiences with soul-stirring compositions such as "Unconditional Love," "Ayo," "Wonderfully Made," and "Majo." Her versatility was showcased in collaborations with DJ Horphuray on "Only," Street Church and Greatman Takit on "Morning Devotion," and IfeMoj on "Doh Doh Doh," earning widespread recognition and acclaim. With over 700,000 streams on Spotify alone for "Morning Devotion."[4]
Nina Shezz's influence in the gospel music scene continues to grow, touching lives with her uplifting melodies and powerful messages. She has also performed alongside Sinach and Judikay and performed at events like Love and Light Fest, Aramanda amongst others.[5]
Discography
editSelected Singles
editAs lead artist
edit- Eledumare (2021)
- Without You (2019)
- The Word with Festizie and Aigbeh D’gong (2024)
- Wait For You with Jvson (2023)
- Cover Me with Echow Clay (2024)
- Adore You with Malcolm Rue and Nicole Muwanguzi (2024)
- FWWID Ft Superstar SBK (2024)
- Doh Doh Doh Ft Ife Moj (2023)
- Dance with You with Kole Light (2024)
As featured artist
edit- Morning Devotion by Street Church Music ft Nina Shezz and Greatman Takit
Awards
editNominations
editKingdom Achievers Awards Afro Gospel Artist of the Year 2023
Kingdom Achievers Awards Rising Star 2023
Kingdom Achievers Awards Afro Gospel Song of the Year 2023
Awards
editKingdom Achievers Awards Rising Star 2023 [7]
- ^ "Before stardom with…Nina Shezz". Punch Newspaper. 7 October 2022.
- ^ Akubuiro, Henry (2024-05-24). "The rise of Nina Shezz". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Live, Daily Monitor Uganda (2021-07-07). "Nina Shezz's Rises to Stardom". Daily Monitor Uganda. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Morning Devotion". Spotify.
- ^ "To Heal or To Trump?- A review of Nina Shezz's Revolutionary Sojourn into Gospel Music". Gazelle Africa. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Kingdom Achievers Awards 2023 releases full nomination lists of notable gospel artistes". City1051fm. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ Live, This Day (2023-04-09). "Nina Shezz Takes Center Stage as Rising Star Artiste of the Year at Kingdom Achievers Award 2023". This Day Live. Retrieved 2024-05-28.