Local singer-songwriter and rapper Nadya Dean passed away last Sunday (October 31) at the age of 27, about two weeks after giving birth to a premature baby boy on October 15.
According to reports, Nadia, whose real name is Nur Atika Nadia Abdul Kadir, was taken to Changi General Hospital after losing consciousness on October 20.
It is said that the cause of her death was eclampsia, which is a rare but serious pregnancy complication. High blood pressure can cause seizures or coma.
Nadya Dean recently participated in the singing competition of Wisma Geylang Serai
Nadya’s father, 58-year-old silat teacher Dean Cassim, told local media that after she gave birth to her son, her second child with musician husband Nashriq Sani, the doctor advised her to stay in the hospital, but she chose to go home.
The couple’s daughter Nur Arianna Nasuha is 18 months old. Their son was named Muhammad Haq.
Nadya performs with her husband Nashriq Sani and father Dean Cassim
Dean described his late daughter to Berita Harian as “a cheerful person who likes to help anyone, especially local artists who want to highlight their work and talents.”
Local singer Danial Baharin agreed and told reporters that Nadya is always the first to “like” and “share” someone’s new song on social media to help them.
Nadya and her husband often perform together on stage
Nadya was recently shortlisted for the finals of the Suara WGS 2.0 singing competition organized by Wisma Geylang Serai, a community citizen and cultural center under the People’s Association. She also represented Singapore in the 2015 Karaoke World Championship.
Her last performance was at the National Day event held at the Woodlands Community Club in August.
Rest in peace, Nadya
Photos: Wisma Geylang Serai/Facebook, Nadya Dean/Instagram
