Bill Nass

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Bill Nass
Birth nameWilliam Nicholaus Lyimo
Born (1993-04-11) 11 April 1993 (age 32)
Tanga Region, Flag of Tanzania.svg Tanzania
Genres Bongo flava • Tanzanian hip hop • Rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter, singer
InstrumentVocal
Years active2014 – present
LabelsLFLG
Spouse Nandy (singer)

William Nicholaus Lyimo (born 11 April 1993), popularly known by his stage name Bill Nass, is a Tanzanian rapper of Chagga heritage, he was born in the Tanga Region. [1] [2] [3] MTV Base named him among the "50 Artists To Watch For In 2017". He is currently based in Dar es Salaam. [4] [5] Months after the release of his debut single "Raha", [6] Lyimo was nominated as the "New Best Artist" at the 2015's Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards (KTMA). [7] [8] He won the 2022 Tanzania Music Award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist [9]

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Early life and education

William Nicholaus Lyimo was born on 11 April 1993, at Bombo Hospital in Tanga Tanzania to Chagga parents from Kilimanjaro Region. [10]

Bill Nass started his primary education at Mbuyuni Primary School in Tanga from 2000 to 2003 then moved to Mkunguni Primary School in Kinondoni Dar es Salaam. He later joined Oysterbay Secondary School from 2007 to 2010 where he completed his secondary studies. From 2011 to 2013, he studied for a Diploma in Procurement and supplies management at the College Of Business Education Dar es Salaam Campus. In 2014, he rejoined the college until 2017 where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Procurement and supplies Management [11] [12]

Career

MTV Base named him as one of the "Best 50 Artists to Watch For In 2017". Later In 2017, Nass made his debut on Coke Studio Africa as a Big Breakthrough Artist, performed alongside Uganda's Sheeba and Ethiopia's Asgegenew. [13] [14] [15]

Lyimo has performed several times on Fiesta, a concert that has been managed by Clouds Fm Radio for years. Also in 2019, he performed on Wasafi Festival's [16] stage.

Through his Instagram page, Bill Nass shared the advent of "Love Tour" with his fiancée Nandy with whom they have collaborated in various songs like "Bugana" [17] and "Do Me". [18]

As of December 2022, Bill Nass has an approximately six million followers on his digital platforms.

He won the Best Hip Hop Artist in 2022 at the Tanzania Music Awards [19]

Chuo Kwa Chuo By Nenga

Chuo Kwa Chuo is a youth-focused initiative launched by Tanzanian hip hop artist Billnass in 2024. It involved touring universities and colleges across Tanzania with a mix of live performances, talent competitions, and educational discussions on issues like mental health and entrepreneurship. The project aimed to empower students, promote local talent, and merge music with learning. While it was widely praised, one incident at TIA Dar es Salaam sparked online debate, leading Billnass to issue a public apology. Overall, Chuo Kwa Chuo has been recognized as a creative platform connecting music, culture, and youth empowerment. [20]

Personal life

In 2018, Lyimo and his wife Nandy, were shortly detained by the Tanzanian authorities for sharing what was considered as indecent online content. [21]

Bill Nass proposed to Nandy early in 2020 on a live TV show. [22] [23] [24] [25]

The couple's journey has been one of love and partnership. They officially tied the knot in 2022 in an exquisite wedding attended by close friends and family. Since then, they have been open about their relationship and their desire to build a strong, loving family.

Discography

YearSongCollaborated Artist
2023Maokoto Marioo
2022Puuh [26] Jay Melody
Utaonaje Rayvanny
Bye Nandy
Chetu
2021Tit For TatRilvin
Tatizo
2020Huna BayaMeja Kunta
Do MeNandy
Tumeokoka Shetta, Gnako
Deka Marioo
2019Bugana Nandy
Funga GetiRoma
Mafioso
Naleft
2018Tagi Ubavu
Kwa LeoWhozu
Labda
2017Sina Jambo
Mazoea Mwana FA
2016Chafu Pozi
2015 Ligi Ndogo TID
2014RahaNaazizi
Demu GaniBarnaba

References

  1. ↑ "Who Is Bill Nass;". Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Coke Studio Africa – Artist – Bill Nass". www.coca-cola.co.ug. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Bill Nass". Music In Africa. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "acts to lookout for in 2017 | MTV Africa". www.mtvbase.com. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "MTV Base releases list of artists to watch in 2017". Music In Africa. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  6. ↑ djmwanga (21 December 2014). "New AUDIO | Bill Nas Ft Nazizi – Raha | Download". DJ Mwanga. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Majina ya wateule wa KTMA 2015 yatangazwa". Bongo5.com. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  8. ↑ "Nominees wa Kilimanjaro Music Awards 2015 | East Africa Television". www.eatv.tv. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  9. ↑ "How Tanzanian artist Billnass blends music, culture, youth empowerment through hip hop". The Citizen. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  10. ↑ TZA, Edwin. "EXCLUSIVE: Billnas na historia yake toka kitambo hicho..(VIDEO) – Millardayo.com". millardayo.com. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  11. ↑ "Done deal kwa Bill Nass kwa kugemua katika elimu". Bongo5.com. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  12. ↑ TZA, Victor Kileo. "PICHA 21: Leo ni graduation ya Billnass, kachukua Degree yake CBE – Millardayo.com". millardayo.com. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  13. ↑ "Coke Studio Africa – Artist – Bill Nass". www.coca-cola.co.ug. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  14. ↑ "Coke Studio Africa – Artist – Bill Nass". www.coca-cola.co.mz. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  15. ↑ "Tanzanian rapper Bill Nass gets big break on Coke Studio | Notjustok East Africa". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  16. ↑ "Diamond, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage make history at Wasafi Festival (Photos)". Pulse Live Kenya. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  17. ↑ Mutali, Branny (9 September 2019). "Nandy back on the scene with "Bugana" and features New by Kidd Billnass and he doesn't disappoint". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  18. ↑ Muendo, Stevens. "Do Me: Tanzania's Nandy and fiancé Billnass release steamy collabo". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  19. ↑ www.tanzaniamusicawards.info, TMA.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  20. ↑ "How Tanzanian artist Billnass blends music, culture, youth empowerment through hip hop". The Citizen. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  21. ↑ Serem, Queen (5 June 2018). "'I apologize for my leaked s3x tape' says singer Nandy". Mpasho News. Retrieved 21 November 2020.[ permanent dead link ]
  22. ↑ Katunge, Gloria (15 April 2020). "Watch: Tanzanian rapper, Bill Nass confirms his undying love for songbird, Nandy by putting a ring on it!". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  23. ↑ "Rapper Bill Nass proposes to singer Nandy during live performance (Video)". Pulse Live Kenya. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  24. ↑ Entertainment, Standard. "Why my wedding to Nandy hasn't yet happened- Rapper Billnass". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  25. ↑ Katunge, Gloria (24 April 2020). "Publicity stunt? Tanzanian rapper, Bill Nass clears the air on surprise proposal to Nandy". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  26. ↑ TZA, Edwin. "Slide Digital watoa takwimu za wimbo wa Billnas 'Puuh', Tiktok, Youtube na Boomplay yang'ara". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 28 December 2022.


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