Since 2005 - Hip Hop RnB DNB Dubstept Trap Dancehall Raggae

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Born in Kinshasa (RDC) but of Rwandan origin, Neza has been inspired by her surroundings and experiences. Fluent in four languages (French, Lingala, Kinyarwanda and English) and able to understand some Swahili, Neza undeniably has a voice to share with the world, which she hopes will reach many. Losing her father at an early age and raised by her widowed mother, Neza faced many life altering challenges. Due to the famine in Congo, Neza and her family were forced to move to Rwanda after the Genocide in 1995. 3 years later, Neza relocated to Toronto as a result of her sister’s desire to provide a better and more secure life for her. Given the name Neza (meaning ‘nice’ or ‘good’) by her mother at birth, Neza has taken the meaning of her name, and made it an apparent ideal in her life and the focus of her music.  Neza has made every effort in her life to be the kind, loving, hardworking, talented woman she set out to be; key features in what makes someone humble in this industry. Music is her life now. It’s what she surrounds herself with and keeps her driven.

Her r&b, pop, dance, and afro infused music bind with a story and passion, is what distinguishes her from other female artists. Without her history, Neza doubts she would be the artist she is. With her music she intends to touch the hearts of those who have also experienced rough times. “I am here to show people that dreams actually do come true”. Over the years, her voice has evolved with the instruction of Melanie Fiona’s vocal coach, Falconer Abraham. One obvious key feature; the sentiment in her music is more apparent than it’s ever been. Working with some of Toronto’s most talented and versatile producers, such as Emerson Brooks, Mark James, Nyasha, and Snaz, Neza is endlessly discovering a sound that she calls her own.

Neza is also no stranger to the stage having graced audiences at shows such as Afro Fest, Love Always R&B, Rwanda Day (Chicago), Afroculture: Le Festival des Cultures, Miss Black Ontario, Go Hard or Go Home, and FKZO Festival. She performed at The Sound Academy with the award winning Creole Kompa band from Haiti, Carimi, and the queen of Zouk Princess Lover. Additionally, she has shared the stage with Canadian artist, Kardinal Offishall, as well as opened for Kaysha, an artist from France.

Neza most recently also earned herself the 2012 award for Best Female Artist at the African Entertainment Awards. Her interactive heartfelt performances keep onlookers entertained and appreciative for a taste of the culture, experience, and sound she offers.

Neza is on her journey to discovering what life and music has to offer her. She has one motto; “Life is a song – sing it. Life is a game – play it. Life is a challenge – meet it. Life is a dream – realize it. Life is a sacrifice – offer it. Life is love – enjoy it”. Ideally, her music will continue to lead her places she dreams of going and she hopes that fans will follow.

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