Queen Naija
YouTube sensation Queen Naija Bulls gained fame for her enchanting covers and personal vlogs, amassing a vast online following.
YouTuber
October 17, 1995
Libra
29
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Queen Naija Bulls, born October 17, 1995, rose to stardom as a breakout R&B star with her self-released single ‘Medicine’ in 2017. Her subsequent hit, ‘Karma,’ released in July 2018, garnered over 101 million views in less than five months, becoming the 13th bestselling song in the US and topping the iTunes chart.
Naija’s journey began when she joined the eighth season of ‘American Idol,’ though she didn’t make it to the top 30. Undeterred, she returned to working as a security guard while pursuing her music career on YouTube.
In 2018, she released her debut EP, “Queen Naija,” which debuted at number one on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. Her highly anticipated debut album, “missunderstood,” followed in 2020, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
Throughout her career, Naija has collaborated with renowned artists such as Lil Durk, J.I. the Prince of N.Y., and O.T. Genasis. Her talent and hard work have earned her a massive following, with over 7 million subscribers on YouTube and over 1 billion views on her music videos.
In recognition of her exceptional talent, Naija received the BET Award for Best New Artist in 2019 and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 2021.
Beyond her music, Naija is a devoted mother to her two sons, Chris and Legend. She was previously married to Clarence White from 2017 to 2019.
An interesting fact about Naija is that she was an active member of the cheerleading squad during her high school years. She also possesses musical versatility, playing both the piano and guitar. Additionally, she is an avid fan of the Harry Potter series.
