Akubai | |
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| Born | Ningamai Akubai Nnam |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Ningamai Akubai Nnam is a Cameroonian singer and entrepreneur. She is CEO of Impact Makers for Humanity. [1] Akubai is best known for the 2020 song "Yahweh". [2]
She was the first Cameroonian to win in the Media Choice Award category at the Gospel Touch Music Awards 2020 in London UK. [2] [3]
AkuBai was born in Wum in the Northwest Region, Cameroon. [3]
AkuBai starts her musical career in 2019. [2] [4] She produces her musical works under the Niki Heat Entertainment label. [5] AkuBai has been practicing praise since 2004. [6] Her songs are in French, English and several local languages such as pidgin, Ewondo, Bassa, Mankon, weh and Bamileke languages. [7]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Herself | Media Choice Award | Won [2] |
Best Gospel Artist
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 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 [9] | ||
| Muzikol Music Awards | Nominated | ||
| Cameroon Music Evolution Awards | Nominated |
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