Nabihah Iqbal Biography: Books, Husband, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Songs, Albums

 Nabihah Iqbal, a gifted British musician, producer, DJ, and broadcaster, first made waves in the electronic scene under the name Throwing Shade before stepping into the spotlight with her own name and a fresh mix of dream pop, post-punk, and global sounds.

She grew up in a bustling London neighborhood, blending her Pakistani roots with the city’s vibrant music world, and turned her early love for instruments into a full career that challenges what people expect from artists like her.

Profile

• Full Name: Nabihah Iqbal
• Stage Name: Throwing Shade
• Born: April 22, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: London, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Musician, Producer, DJ, Broadcaster, Writer
• Height: 165 cm
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Iqbal
• Siblings: Five siblings
• Spouse: Nicholas Daley (M. 2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1,000,000

Early Life And Education

Nabihah was born on April 22, 1988, in London, England. She grew up in a close family near Regent’s Park with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Iqbal, who came from Pakistan and always pushed their kids to try new things like music and sports.

As the oldest of six siblings, she spent her days in a lively home full of support, though details on the others stay private. Her ethnicity is British Pakistani, which mixes her family’s old traditions with London’s fast pace. Her religion is Islam, something that ties into her cultural side and shows up in her thoughtful songs.

Career

Nabihah started her music career in the early 2010s while juggling law work. She first released tracks as Throwing Shade in 2013, including the EP “Chancer,” which mixed electronic beats and spoken word. Her vocals on friend SOPHIE’s hits like “Lemonade” helped shape hyperpop early on. Those releases got her a spot on NTS Radio in 2013, where she still hosts a bi-weekly show digging into global sounds from her ethnomusicology days.

By 2017, she dropped the alias and adopted her real name, shifting to guitar-driven pop. Her debut album, “Weighing of the Heart,” came out on Ninja Tune, full of dreamy synths and lyrics inspired by poets like William Blake.

It got good buzz, though one review sparked discussion of bias, leading her to speak out about representation. She toured as a DJ and live act, playing at venues like Tate Modern and Sonar. In 2018, she joined BBC residencies on Radio 1 and Asian Network, sharing her mixes.

The 2020s brought ups and downs. Her studio got robbed, losing two years of work, and COVID stranded her in Pakistan, visiting grandparents, where she started a plant series and bought a guitar to keep creating. That led to her 2023 sophomore “DREAMER,” a raw take on grief and identity with sitar nods to her heritage. It earned praise from The Guardian and more, plus tours to Glastonbury and Australia.

She’s DJed at Printworks and Boiler Room, curated Glory to Sound events in London and NYC, and guest-directed Brighton Festival in 2023. In 2025, she premiered her first classical piece, “What Psyche Felt,” at the Southbank Centre. At 37, her path from lawyer to star mixes global roots with fresh sounds, making her a top indie voice.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @nabihahiqbal
• Facebook: Nabihah Iqbal
• YouTube channel: Nabihah Iqbal

Personal Life

Nabihah, 37, lives in London but stays linked to her Pakistani side through family trips. She keeps close to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Iqbal, and five siblings, including poet Haseeb and photographer Shahir, who sometimes join her on stage. No kids yet, but she’s married to British designer Nicholas Daley since August 2022, after 10 years together.

They met at a club gig in 2013 and tied the knot at the ICA with a mix of Pakistani and his Scottish-Jamaican vibes – think silk outfits and global guests. Their wedding was a fun clash of cultures, full of laughs and dances. She draws from real life in her music, like lockdown in Pakistan with grandparents during COVID, which sparked new ideas.

Net Worth

Nabihah’s net worth falls between $500,000 and $1,000,000. It builds from album sales like “DREAMER” and “Weighing of the Heart,” plus streams and tours to places like Glastonbury. Radio gigs on NTS and BBC add steady pay, and DJ sets at big spots bring more.

Discography

• Album: Weighing of the Heart (2017)
• Album: DREAMER (2023)