Ninho

Originally from Longjumeau (Essonne), where he was born on April 2, 1996, French rapper of Congolese origin William Nzobazola aka Ninho came to prominence with two successive projects christened I.S.P.A.C. (for Ils Sont Pas au Courant), in 2014 and 2015. But it was really in 2016 that the hardcore rap artist saw his popularity grow. He unveiled several singles, including "Bitch Dab", "Crésus" and "Pour nous", whose video clips racked up several million views on social networks in just a few weeks. They announce the release of the mixtape M.I.L.S. (Maintenant Ils le Savent) (No. 22 in France), featuring contributions from Niska, Sadek, Leto and PSO Thug. Launched the following year, the first album Comme Prévu (2017) reached number one and recorded collaborations with Sofiane, Nekfeu, Alonzo and Gradur. Ninho then established himself as a sure thing in French rap with the second volume of the M.I.L.S. series (No. 7, 2018), crowned with a double platinum disc. Several duets with Sadek, Rim'K, Sofiane and Hornet la Frappe follow before the 2019 release of the second album Destin (No. 1), featuring collaborations with Koba Lad, Niska, Dadju, Jul and Fally Ipupa. In 2020, the mixtape M.I.L.S 3 (no. 1) placed all his tracks in the bestseller charts, including the number one "Lettre à une femme". A year later, Ninho returned with his third studio album, Jefe, which also reached No. 1. In 2023, his successor NI was no exception, topping the charts, buoyed by the #1 "Eurostar " with Central Cee and further collaborations with Lil Baby, Omah Lay and Ayra Starr. His fifth album and fifth No.1 in a row, GOAT, is shared with Niska and features a collaboration by the duo with Koba LaD.