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Bill Nass
Tanzanian rapper of Chagga origin from Tanga Region From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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.[9]
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[10][11]
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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.[12][13][14]
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[15] 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"[16] and "Do Me".[17]
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 [18]
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.[19]
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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.[20]
Bill Nass proposed to Nandy early in 2020 on a live TV show.[21][22][23][24]
Bill Nass and Nandy got married in July 2022.[citation needed] The two have a daughter known as Naya.[25]
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