title: Zaina Agoro
text: # Zaina Agoro
  
  Zaina Agoro (born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 7), better known by the mononym Zaina, is a Nigerian-American singer and songwriter.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Zaina Agoro was born to Nigerian parents in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent her early years.
  
  ## Career
  
  Agoro began a career in singing after securing a law degree. During this period, she returned to Nigeria to bring her experience home to her roots. Zaina has gained recognition in the United States among the Nigerian community for her pop and R&B music, receiving two nominations from the NEA Awards in 2008 and 2011.
  
  Zaina has worked with artists Eldee, Banky W, Styl-Plus, Lynxxx, Sauce Kid and Sasha. Zaina has also shared the same stage with D'banj and 2face Idibia. She performed at the 2011 NEA Awards in New York.
  
  Zaina was signed to Soul Muzik in July 2012 and has released two singles and one video.
  
  