| Akubai | |
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| Born | Ningamai Akubai Nnam Wum |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Ningamai Akubai Nnam is a Cameroonian singer and entrepreneur. She is CEO of Impact Makers for Humanity. Akubai is best known for the 2020 song "Yahweh".
She was the first Cameroonian to win in the Media Choice Award category at the Gospel Touch Music Awards 2020 in London UK.
Biography
Early life
AkuBai was born in Wum in the Northwest Region, Cameroon.
Career
AkuBai starts her musical career in 2019. She produces her musical works under the Niki Heat Entertainment label. AkuBai has been practicing praise since 2004. Her songs are in French, English and several local languages such as pidgin, Ewondo, Bassa, Mankon, weh and Bamileke languages.
She is the founder of Impact Makers for Humanity.
Discography
Albums
- The Genesis: Live EP (2020)
Selected singles
- Great God (2019)
- Yahweh (2020)
- Triompher (2020)
- Tchapeusi (Le jour du jugement) (2021)
- Dieu te Voit (2021)
- More of You (2022)
Awards and nominations
- Gospel Touch Music Awards 2020
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Herself | Media Choice Award | Won |
Best Gospel Artist
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Herself | Muzikol Music Awards | Nominated |
| Green Light Awards | Nominated | ||
| Transgenerational Forces Impact Awards | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Herself | Canal 2'or Awards Act 13 | Nominated |
| Balafon Music Awards | Nominated | ||
| Muzikol Music Awards | Nominated | ||
| Cameroon Music Evolution Awards | Nominated |
See also
References
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- "2021 Balafon music awards nominés". boomplay.com.