Bill Nass
Bill Nass | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Nicholaus Lyimo 11 April 1993 |
| Genres | Bongo flava • Tanzanian hip hop • Rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter, singer |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Label | LFLG |
Spouse | Nandy (singer) |
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. MTV Base named him among the "50 Artists To Watch For In 2017". He is currently based in Dar es Salaam. Months after the release of his debut single "Raha", Lyimo was nominated as the "New Best Artist" at the 2015's Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards (KTMA). He won the 2022 Tanzania Music Award for Best Male Hip Hop Artist.
Over the following ten years, he released multiple songs, collaborated with other artists, and received various awards. In 2021, he founded his own record label, Mafioso Inc. His single Puuh, featuring Jay Melody, reached number one on Boomplay charts for six weeks and accumulated over 51 million streams. Billnass has remained a notable figure in the Tanzanian music industry and continues to maintain a significant following on digital platforms.