8 Things You Didn’t Know About DJ Naida

DJ Naida is arguably the best female MC in Zimbabwe, from local radio to collaborating with some of the world’s best female MC’s, she has done it all. Here are a few facts you might not know about DJ Naida.

1. DJ Naida’s real name is Colleen Danai Goredema, the name Naida came from her middle name.

2. DJ Naida is also a radio DJ on Power FM. She’s a rapper, singer, DJ and Producer.

3. She has a BCom degree in Financial Planning from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa.

4. She previously worked for Standard Bank Group and Royal Bank Zimbabwe as a Financial Planner.

5. DJ Naida once performed on the HIFA stage with internationally acclaimed band Noisettes.

6. Her first mixtape called H.O.M.E came out in 2011.

7. DJ Naida came second overall in the Lion Lager DJ Battle.

8. She has featured on a “Global Women In Hip Hop mixtape” which also got her a feature in the UK Mail & Guardian.