On 3rd September, Drake released his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy ‘CLB’ and people couldn’t help but wonder who is Nadia Ntuli. She was one of the special women alongside Mercedes Morr Drake celebrated. Drake, the famous rapper, has been associated with many women, but dedicating his album to these women has surprised a lot of his listeners.
“A combination of toxic masculinity and acceptance of the truth which is inevitably heartbreaking. Executive produced by me, Noah ‘40’ Shebib, Oliver El-Khatib, and Noel Cadastre. Dedicated to Nadia Ntuli and Mercedes Morr. RIP — Drake,” the note about the dedication read.
The album features a series of artists from all over the world, including Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, Tems, and Jay Z, among others. While people were quite familiar with the case of Mercedes Morr, the Fashionova and OnlyFans star who was killed in Texas, fans knew nothing about Nadia Ntuli. As a result, her name trended on X, formerly Twitter many asking about her.
Who is Nadia Ntuli?
Canadian rapper Drake and Nadia Ntuli. Photo/LoveBscott
Nadia Ntuli is a British-born Tanzanian born in 1987. The British model died in 2021 in Dubai. Her body was flown to Tanzania, where she was buried. Here are three interesting things about the UK-based Tanzanian model Drake paid tribute to in his album.
- At the time of her death, Nadia was a rapper, an Instagram model, and an Onlyfans content creator.
- She passed away in January 2021 in a motorcycle accident in Dubai.
- She is a long-time friend of Drake. They have been friends and have supported each other’s careers for seven years. Their friendship was not a romantic relationship, as many perceived.
How Did Nadia Ntuli Die?
Although there is no official news about the cause of her death, some sources claim that Nadia Ntuli died in a bike accident in Dubai. No news desk covered her death, but her friends mourned her on the Internet. One of her friends, Mange Kimambi, a political activist and a Tanzanian model, shared a picture of her with a message on the day of her death.
According to Kimambi, Nadia was the only child of her mother who had big dreams in life, especially in the showbiz industry. She explained that her desire to make a big name for herself saw her network with big names in the UK showbiz industry. It’s through these connections that she met the Canadian rapper and their friendship started. She ate life with a big spoon and feared nothing.
Nadia was a lover of life and the finest things in life. Her close circle said that she loved the other side of opulence a city like Dubai gave. Thus, she wouldn’t miss out on any opportunity to visit the city and have a taste of its offerings. In her case, a speed bike ended her life as she enjoyed the spoils of the Arab city.
Did Nadia and Drake Date?
Canadian rapper Drake. Photo/
Drake and Nadia Ntuli never dated despite being very close for years. According to Drake, she was a special friend in his life, and he said ‘they lifted each other more times than he can remember.’ Her death was hard for him to wrap his mind around her sudden passing.
“This can’t be right. One of the most real, most positive people I know always looked out for each other and kept our spirits up. Thank you for 7 years of friendship and support… Rest easy N love you,” he eulogised her.
Drake and Nadia had spoken about collaborating on several music projects. Before then, she would have made her name a brand on Only Fans where she was working as a content creator. None of her music projects were out by the time of her death. Nothing much of Nadia was said in Tanzania since she spent much of her time in the UK chasing her showbiz dream.
