Nadia Nakai on authenticity, growth and being Bragga

SOUTH African rapper and reality star Nadia Nakai is back for a second season of her hit BET Africa show, Beyond Bragga, on Saturday.

- ALYSSIA BIRJALAL

This new season promises to be a mix of authenticity, growth and a peek into Nakai’s life and adventures.

If you thought the first season was captivating, just wait until you see what she has in store for the new season.

During a quick chat about the upcoming season, Nakai shared her excitement about returning to the small screen and revealed how much she has evolved since the show first began.

“It feels good to be back. In season 1, I was in a different phase and era of my healing and in season 2, I've come more into myself and I'm a little bit lighter and happier,” she said.

“I have new ventures. My family is more involved in this season as well. In season one, I threw them in the deep end, and it was hard for them to be themselves when the cameras were around, but this season, I really saw them blossom.

“Even my little cousin, she’s allowed herself to open up, as well as my aunt, so it’s going to be really exciting to watch.”

Nakai is ready to share more real moments that go beyond just flashing lights and glamorous events, as she believes that the magic of her show is its authentic representation of her life.

“Because of being the artist I am, I rely on talking about your life and experiences in my music, and it was easy for me to tap into that with my own reality show because I was able to show my day-in and day-out life,” she explained.