Famous Flames| A Look At Nadia Nakai’s High-Profile Relationships
Nadia Nakai is currently mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of her boyfriend, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, who was tragically shot and killed outside a Durban restaurant in February this year.
While AKA will always hold a special place in her heart, it’s important to note that he’s not the only famous man she has been romantically involved with.
If you’re interested in learning more about her dating history, here’s a summary of Nadia Nakai’s previous relationships:
Nadia Nakai’s Relationship With Dotcom
Nadia Nakai, the alluring rapper, experienced her initial tryst with celebrity romance through the well-built singer, Dotcom.
Their relationship was far from discreet, as the couple openly shared adoring messages and photos of each other on social media.
During a 2016 interview with Slikouronlife, Nadia revealed the details of her breakup with Dotcom.
Despite rumors of cheating leading to their separation, Nadia explained that they ended things on good terms and mutually decided to focus on their individual careers.
“It’s not like we broke up because of a girl or a guy, or whatever the case is. It was kind of a mutual thing to focus on our own things,” Nadia Nakai said at the time.
She expressed hope for a reunion in the future once they had both achieved their respective goals.
Nadia Nakai’s Relationship With Bandile Mbere
At one point, there were rumors circulating that Nadia Nakai, who was signed to Family Tree at the time, and her label boss Cassper Nyovest were romantically involved.
However, Bandile Mbere, a member of Major League DJz, stepped forward to dispel the rumors.
While Nadia preferred to keep her love life out of the spotlight, Bandile publicly confirmed in 2020 that they had been dating for nearly a year, stating,
“Yes, we’re in a relationship. It’s been almost a year now. We just wanted to clear up all the speculation.”
Bandile Mbere spoke highly of Nadia Nakai and shared details about how their professional partnership developed into a passionate romance.
Unfortunately, their love story came to an end in 2021, leaving Nadia with a broken heart.
However, as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. The heartbreak inspired Nadia’s debut album, Nadia Naked, infusing it with genuine and intense emotions.
Nadia Nakai’s Relationship With Vic Mensa
Nadia Nakai also had a long-distance romance with American rapper Vic Mensa.
The two musicians got acquainted through Instagram, exchanging flirtatious messages before taking their conversation to WhatsApp.
They collaborated on a song together and met face-to-face for the first time while shooting the music video for “Practice” in Ghana, which is featured on Nakai’s debut album.