Nadera Jackson, model, actress and recording artist was born on February 21st in Kingston, Jamaica. She was bitten by the entertainment bug at age ten when she was thrust into several school plays. Her music and drama teachers were so impressed with here unique talent they encouraged her to pursue a career in the entertainment field, she hasn’t looked back since.
When she migrated to Canada in 1997, Nadera studied her craft at The Reel Fact Film & Television Studio in Toronto and also at the Mark Baur Studio in Vancouver. Since then she has made her mark as one of Toronto’s and Jamaica’s finest Multi-Talented Artist. Nadera has appeared in commercials, short and independent films, and she has also worked in theatres such as Toronto Centre For the Arts in the production‘Curse Of Ham’ a Roots International Production, playing the role of Miss English. She also played the role of Josephine in the production of ‘Domestic Science,’ and has also worked at the Hart Theatre Company playing the role of Red in the production of ‘Colored Girls.’
In 2009 after a grand performance in Canada’s first reggae musical “Soundclash” she was approached by Phylani Music’s Executives to record for their label and be a part of their artist roster.
Her first single “Cheater’s Loss” stayed at the number one position on the Canadian reggae charts for 8 weeks and indicated that Nadera was a superstar in the making. The follow-up single “Tit 4 Tat” mirrored “Cheater’s Loss” achievements and was vaulted after staying 8 weeks at number one on the same chart. Her latest release “Kitty Kat” on the “Saudia Arabia” riddim created by top dancehall producer Delly Ranks proves that Nadera’s infectious talent is soaring and attracting the ears of many.
In 2010, Nadera has graced stages with several prominent reggae acts in Jamaica, Toronto, and other major cities in Canada. She appeared with top reggae acts Beres Hammond and Inner Circle on 2010 Calgary Reggae Festival to rave reviews. She has also appeared on music stage in Toronto, Vancouver and Jamaica alongside reggae stars like Chuck Fender, Johnny P, Horace Martin, Richie Stephens, Eyesus, Exco Levi and Tony Anthony.
Nadera recently received her first award as “Top new dancehall dj” at the 5th Annual Sandra Bashment’s Community Achievement Awards show in Toronto, Canada. She has also been nominated in the “Best Female Dj” and “Best Reggae Single” categories of the 2011 Canadian Reggae Music Achievements Awards.
The artist and her label are currently working on her debut album which her adoring fans are eagerly awaiting.