in early 2016 she participated in a singing competition "tecno own the stage". the contest featured contestants from all over africa and during the finals in lagos, nigeria, nandy emerged as the first runner-up. the competition groomed her well music wise, as she gained performance confidence, and also acquired essential knowledge of the music industry from the musical tutors and mentors such as chocolate city's m.i abaga, yemi alade and bien of sauti sol.