Mz Kiss

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Mz Kiss
Birth nameAkindele Justina Omowunmi
Born (1996-09-01) September 1, 1996 (age 28)
Okitipupa, Nigeria
Genres Hip Hop, afropop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present

Akindele Justina Omowunmi (born September 1, 1996), known by her stage name Mz Kiss, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

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Background

Mz Kiss was born on 1 September 1996 in Okitipupa, a town in local government area of Ondo State, [9] [10] Western Nigeria. She studied Mass Communication.

Musical career

In 2010, Mz Kiss started her journey into music, [11] she released her debut singles You Go Craze in 2012, Holla at Me in 2013. [12] [13]

She released Figure 8 on April 3, 2013, [14] [15] the first single after singing on to Taurus Musik and Bad Dog Entertainment which received massive reception, thereby gaining her new grounds in the industry.

In 2016, Mz Kiss was nominated for the Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2016 edition, [16] [17] [18] and was nominated in the Best New Act category at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. [19] [20]

On September 12, 2018, she received 1 nomination in the Trailblazer of the Year category at 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. [21]

Discography

EP's

Singles

As featured artist
YearTitleAlbum
2016"Korra Obidi" (Kilibe featuring Mz Kiss)Non-album single
"Koshi" (Dah Ray featuring Mz Kiss)Non-album single
"Ma Lo Ro" (TobyGrey featuring Mz Kiss)Non-album single
"Sade" (Stars featuring Mz Kiss)Non-album single
2017"I Ain't Go No Time" (Pepenazi featuring Lucy Q, Phlow & Mz Kiss)
"Number One" (Jenny.O featuring Mayorkun, Dremo & Mz Kizz)
"Give Me Your Love" (Flosha featuring Mz Kiss)
"Hustle & Pray" (Lamboginny featuring Mz Kiss)
2018"Define Rap" (VJ Adams featuring Ice Prince, Vector, Sound Sultan, M.I & Mz Kiss)
"O Shapranpran 2.0" (TeeBlaQ featuring Trod & Mz Kiss)
"Shempe" (DJ Xclusive featuring Slimcase & Mz Kiss)
"ShoTiwa Online" (Active Donsun featuring Mz Kiss)
"Move" (G Money featuring Mz Kiss & Small Doctor)
"O Sha Pran Pran 2.0" (TeeBlaq featuring Mz Kiss & T-Rod)
"Chase" (Stackz featuring Mz Kiss)
"Ji Masun" (DJ Faze featuring Mz Kiss & Sound Sultan)
2019"Jaiye" (KAJ featuring Mz Kiss)

Awards and recognition

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultRef
2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Trailblazer of the Year"Herself"Nominated [31]
2016 The Headies 2016 Rookie of the Year Award"Herself"Nominated [32]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act"Herself"Nominated [33]

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