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Khadja Nin (born June 27, 1959) is a Burundi singer and musician. She was born in Burundi as the youngest of a family of eight. Her father was a diplomat. She studied music at an early age like most of her brothers and sisters. With her exceptional singing voice, at the age of 7 she became one of the lead vocalists in the Bujumbura choir and performed in the local cathedral.

Khadja left Burundi for Zaire in 1975 and got married in 1978. In 1980 she emigrated to Belgium with her two-year old son. In 1985 she met musician Nicolas Fiszman, who helped her get a contract with BMG. Her second album, a 1994 release entitled Ya Pili, was critically acclaimed. Her breakthrough, however, came in 1996 with her widely popular album Sambolera, which was sung in Swahili, Kirundi, and French. Khadja Nin successfully used a blend between African rhythms and modern pop to create her own unique brand of music. One of her most popular songs is Sina Mali, Sina Deni, a translated cover version of Stevie Wonder’s song Free.

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  • artmel1989

    Khadja Nin An Amazing Artist From Burundi Just Like Me...

    17 Mar 2012 Reply
  • xanti_j

    What an amazing woman! ♥ Mama ♥♥♥

    23 Jan 2012 Reply
  • Safiana

    This music is heavenly! One of very few artists whose music I simply cannot turn down, off, or in any other way, not listen to. I don't know the meaning of over 98% of the lyrics. I can only assume that they are as soothing, timeless & sublime as the accompanying music. I wish more knew of her!

    8 Jul 2011 Reply
  • stasiek14

    She is so amazing... I love her!

    22 Jun 2011 Reply
  • eshcol

    She is an amazing artist. Chillingly incredible music

    1 May 2011 Reply
  • Miron2004

    Amazing voice....full relax...

    19 Mar 2011 Reply
  • ShiningStar911

    ✰Diva you are magnificent✰

    9 Jul 2010 Reply
  • Skyeez

    endless respect *_*

    8 Jun 2010 Reply
  • Xalira

    I'm so happy I discovered her! But where is she now? What is she doing? Her voice and her albums were simply amazing!

    7 May 2010 Reply
  • kaprycornio

    sensual,hermosa voz que delicia de mujer omfg ♥ ®

    8 Feb 2010 Reply
  • handztalkin

    TURASA ...what a beautiful song.... & I have no clue to what is being said however, I am sure its about her inner feelings, thoughts etc...

    15 Nov 2009 Reply
  • Hekmo

    she is like smiling Goddess of Sadness... I just fell in love with her voice :)

    23 Jul 2009 Reply
  • asumini

    ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫

    13 Jun 2009 Reply
  • tarankalime

    I just love "wale watu" :D

    21 Apr 2009 Reply
  • Nord-Sud

    Diese Sängerin aus Burundi ist soooooo hübsch und kann sooo hübsch singen! Ihr besonders Merkmal: sie trägt nie Schuhe auf der Bühne. Ich habe sie live in Abidjan gesehen und gehört...Fabelhaft...

    18 Apr 2009 Reply
  • ohmicron

    Incredibly beautiful expression in a voice of the peace that comes only from love within

    16 Apr 2009 Reply
  • la_tisha

    Interesting voice.

    6 Feb 2009 Reply
  • tscharlei

    Happy to have found her!

    25 Jan 2009 Reply
  • HalfCrazyGirl

    Please, join Congolese Music Rocks!!!

    22 Dec 2008 Reply
  • simbad38

    so beautifull voice !

    18 Dec 2008 Reply
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