NADIA GETS CANDID
It’s no secret that Nadia Nakai and AKA’s relationship caught everyone’s attention when it went public reports. What fueled the gossip mill, even more, was the fact that the relationship surfaced just after AKA’s controversial departure from Cassper Nyovest’s record label. The timing was impeccable, and the media couldn’t get enough of it.

 

 

 

 

 

But what we didn’t see was the anxiety bubbling beneath the surface for Nadia Nakai. Worried about losing her hard-earned fan base, she admitted “There were a lot of factors that came into play. I was worried I would lose fans because I thought my fans were because of Refiloe [Cassper]. I didn’t realize my fans were my fans. They stuck with me and I’ve grown more, but I was concerned about that, my fans, that they were going to turn against me.”

Nadia Nakia
NADIA NAKAI AND AKA
Navigating the delicate dance between fame and personal relationships is no easy feat. Nadia’s candid revelations show that celebrities are human too, grappling with the same doubts and fears as anyone else. But she wasn’t just concerned about her fans; she also had another hurdle to clear – the shadows of AKA’s past, particularly his highly publicized relationship with Anele Tembe. The tragic circumstances surrounding Anele Tembe’s passing had put AKA in a glaring spotlight. Nadia Nakai admitted,

“…with Kiernan coming out of what he had gone through. I was also concerned about that, is it too soon, does he need time?”

Nadia Nakai
Nadia Nakai dated AKA despite her worries and concerns. Image: Instagram via @nadianakai
Nadia Nakai dated AKA despite her worries and concerns. Image: Instagram via @nadianakai
It’s evident that Nadia Nakai was conscious of the potential backlash and chaos that could ensue from her new relationship. The love story between Nadia Nakai and AKA spanned a couple of years, a time of highs and undoubtedly a few lows.

TRAGEDIES
However, fate dealt a cruel blow to their romance when AKA was tragically shot and killed in Durban on the 10th of February, 2023. It was a shocking turn of events that sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond. But amidst the heartbreak, there’s a heartwarming twist to the story. AKA’s family has embraced the rapper as one of their own.

The rapper’s family has surprised many with their warmth and kindness toward Nadia, showcasing the bond that had formed between her and AKA. Love stories in the spotlight aren’t always the fairy tales we imagine them to be. The rapper’s journey with AKA was marked by doubts, worries, and the ever-present shadow of fame and past relationships.

As we remember AKA’s legacy and the woman he shared a part of his life with, let’s also remember that behind the glamour, celebrities face the same human struggles as the rest of us.