Vanessa Mdee

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Vanessa Hau Mdee (born 7 June 1988 in Arusha, Tanzania) is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, rapper, youth defender, television presenter, and radio host.

Mdee is best known for being the first Tanzanian MTV VJ on record.

She later rose to fame as a radio and television presenter, hosting Epic Bongo Star Search and Dume CHallenge for ITV Tanzania before committing to B'Hits Music Group in late 2012. Mdee worked with Tanzanian rapper A.Y. Mdee since joining B'Hits Music Group. 'Money'' and Ommy Dimpoz, a Bongo Flava artist, on a record titled Me and You that was later voted Song of the Year at the 2013 Kilimanjaro Music Awards.

She got even more buzz with the unveiling of her first solo single "Closer," which was downloaded over 30,000 times in its first week, a record held by no other Tanzanian artist.

For more than 13 weeks, "Closer" has been on the charts for more than three weeks. K'Naan, Kelly Rowland, French Montana, Trey Songs, Mac Miller, Triskacris, Mizron, Montta, Nazizi, Xtatic, Camp Mulla, Teargas, Dr.

Sid and many other African and international artists perform.

She released three singles, Nobody But Me, Never Ever Let Me, and Niroge, which were also well-received in 2015.

In July 2018, she was signed to Universal Music Group.

Early life and education

Vanessa Mdee was born in Arusha, Tanzania's third-largest city, on June 7, 1988. Since growing up in New York, Paris, Nairobi, and Arusha, Mdee became familiar with many cultures. She obtained her secondary and high school education at Arusha Modern High School. Mdee obtained a law degree from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Mdee became familiar with many aspects of experimental and performing arts quickly.

Personal life

Vanessa Mdee has been linked to a number of intimate affairs, but her current ex, Tanzanian music star Juma Jux, has been reported to have been dating. The two were dating for six years before the final breakup in 2018, which they mutually agreed to keep private until Vanessa revealed the information in a recent interview. Juma Jux's first breakup with the singer came as a result of a snap of Vanessa with Nigerian rapper Ice Prince, with the two looking coy. Vanessa was also linked to a rumored romantic sex with American singer Trey Songz, whom she later denied in an interview.

Rotimi, a well-known actor in the hit TV series Andre, shared a snapshot of him and Vanessa posing in an elevator on date night, with Vanessa confirming their relationship by posting the same picture with a different caption. Rotimi related how the two met at a party and decided on it off, but Vanessa also said in an interview how she knew he was her husband, only two days after meeting him. Rotimi, a woman who was later joined by Vanessa on Instagram, revealed that they both had tattoos of each other's names on their bodies; her (middle) name, Hau; on his right arm; and his name, Rotimi, on her chest; They also have matching tattoos of the number 1045 on their wrists.

Vanessa revealed her engagement to Rotimi in December 2020 by posting a video of her diamond ring on Instagram alongside a long caption. The pair was expecting their first child together. It was announced with a series of maternity photos. They welcomed a baby on September 29, 2021.

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Career

Mdee had the opportunity to audition for The MTV VJ Search in Dar es Salaam in early 2007. Carol and Kule joined her later in the Coca-Coll Chart Express to host the Coca-Collodex. Mdee had established herself in Tanzania and Africa by 2008, staging shows in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Angola, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. She has also made her way to the United States and Brazil.

Mdee began working with the Staying Alive Foundation in 2008 on a project close to her heart. With then-Staying Alive Foundation Special Ambassador Kelly Rowland, she was able to visit the Uwanja wa Fisi. Mdee has also joined Malaria No More in their Z!nduka campaign, which is aimed at eradicating malaria.

Senses, Sounds, and Wisdom with Zantel, an annual celebration of Swahili culture, was on display in early 2009. Mdee's fashion sense has made her the go-to girl at every MTV Africa Music Awards. She has been the host of the red carpet event for three years in a row.

Mdee's became the host of Mdee's The Hitlist, a ten-year-old radio station. Mdee played R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop as host. In addition, she interviewed numerous performers, such as K'Naan, Kelly Rowland, Mac Miller, Rick Ross, Ludacris, Fernando, Donald, Naazizi, Naazi, Stella Mwangi, Camp Mulla, Teargas, Dr. Sid, and many more African and international artists.

Mdee blogged as a roving reporter on behalf of MTV Staying Alive and UNAIDS on her Dynamites Mission website, alongside her pan-African weekly television show, MTV's Base Select 10, and daily radio gig. She was MTV's voice at the 2011 UNAIDS Mali Youth Summit in Bamako, South Africa's second High Level Meeting, and she cofounded (along with M. K. Asante) STANDWIDTH, which was part of the UNAIDS family in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In 2012, Mdee hosted MTV Base Meets, a show aimed at empowering young Africans from around the world by giving them the rare opportunity to speak with a respected leader. MTV Base Meets brought her in the company of Russell Simmons, Alek Wek, former President of Nigeria Hon. Emmanuel Adebayor and Akon, a footballer, play Olusegun Obasanjo, are among the footballers. Mdee has also hosted the Kili Music Awards (Tanzania's best music competitions), as well as Tanzania's national talent search Epiq Bongo Star Search (EBSS). Mdee is currently working on her latest web series Vee World Wide about her travels and encounters with various celebrities from around the world. Keke Palmer, Carol Rodrigues, Da Internz, Keyshia Knight Pulliam, Letoya Luckett, DWoods, GOOD Music's D'Banj, and many others have appeared on Vee World Wide. Mdee was invited to audition for BET's 106 & Park, but she was unable to make it to the show.

Mdee was also commended by the UNA-YP (United Nations Association of Young Professionals) in New York City in 2012 for being an African change maker. She was honoured by the GAVI Alliance in the month of March for her role in the introduction of free vaccinations for Tanzanian children. Mdee was invited to speak at the World Economic Forum for Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, in May 2013, on behalf of the GAVI Alliance, announcing of the new low price for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, which was revealed. Mdee spoke about cervical cancer at the Global Forum for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, later that month. Global Health Strategies promoted cervical cancer prevention. Mdee is now a GAVI Ambassador and a vocal critic of cervical cancer.

Mdee began her musical career in 2012, appearing on Ommy Dimpoz's single "Me and You" in which she appeared. "Closer" is her first single from 13 January 2013. These were among her four nominations at Tanzania's Music Awards, including "Bongo Pop Song of the Year," which she received. She has also been named Collaboration of the Year.

Mdee was named a Global Shaper in 2013, 2013 and was included in the Dar es Salaam hub of the World Economic Forum. Mdee joined the GAVI Alliance in October 2013 when she spoke on a panel with Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda. Mdee concluded with the ringing of the ceremonial closing bell, as well as UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibe and Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of Mali. The Global Health and Diplomacy recognized Mdee for her work in advocacy.

Hunters Oasis, a music festival on Africa, was hosted by Mdee with appearances by some of Africa's top musicians and DJs. Season 7 and 2 of Tanzania's Epiq Bongo Star Search Season 7 and Dume Challenge, respectively, were also hosted. In November 2013, Mdee also released her second single "Come Over," which has also appeared on televisions in Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and Kenya.

Mdee was nominated for three Kilimanjaro Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year, R&B Song of the Year, and Female Performer of the Year in 2014. Closer's Closer won R&B Song of the Year for the first time on May 3rd. On June 13, Mdee unveiled her third single Hawajui.

'Switch On' Airtel' campaign; Vanessa Mdee is involved in Airtel's 'Switch On' campaign, which is about connecting users to the internet and charging according to the type of device in use.

Vanessa Mdee and Nomuzi Mabena received the Best Collaboration Award and the Best Francophone Award at MTV Africa Music Awards; During her trip to Durban, South Africa, she as an MTV VJ had the opportunity to talk with Trey Songz, Miguel, and French Montana, all artists from the United States.

Vanessa Mdee of Coke Studio Africa is a co-founder of Coke Studio Africa, where she collaborates and performs with Nigeria's Burna Boy.

Vanessa Mdee was one of the performers on the Kili Music Tour 2014 stage in Mwanza and the finale in Dar es Salaam, and was one of the artists on the show. Serena Music Tour 2014 – Sambaza Upendo (Swahili for 'Spread Love'); Vanessa Mdee was on Tanzania's biggest national music tour, covering various countries. T.I, an American rapper, graced the stage in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, October 18th, 2014; Diamond, Davido, Waje, Victoria Kimani, Patoranking to name a few.

Vanessa Mdee was given a Crown Paints endorsement to act as its brand ambassador in Tanzania. Crown Paints is Eastern Africa's largest paint manufacturing company.

Vanessa Mdee was nominated for two categories: Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa and Best African RNB & Soul in the All Africa Music Awards, and Best African RNB & Soul. Vanessa Mdee received the Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa award in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 27th.

Vanessa Mdee and another Tanzanian songbird Barnaba Elias to debut their latest Afro Pop duet Siri on October 8th. It tells the tale of a conscient young man who tries to convince a young bride to start a love affair with him, despite promises of countless material things. Despite her upbringing, the tale comes to an end at a crossroads, leaving the listener curious. On the Tanzania radio charts in addition to the East African charts, Siri is already rising. On December 8, the much awaited video for Hawajui premiered on MTV Base and has continued to capture the attention of the African continent and elsewhere.

Vanessa Mdee signed a brand ambassadorship agreement with Samsung Tanzania early this year. Vanessa has continued to gain a lot of attention from many companies due to her exceptional talent and continuing efforts to develop her brand.

Vanessa Mdee unveiled her fifth album Nobody But Me on March 26, 2015, when she teams up with hard hitting South African rapper K.O. on. The light hearted collabo, coproduced by Vanessa Mdee, Ntokozo Mdluli, and Nahl, will go from the airwaves to the club. Nobody But Me is already on the charts in several African nations.

Mdee performed in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 4th, 2015, at the Gidi Culture Festival, Africa's biggest beach festival, which was hosted by Eclipse Live and Lagos State. The festival was held in Eko Atlantic. Vanessa Mdee appeared on stage with some of Africa's top performers, including Burna Boy, Awilo Longomba, M.I., Waje, Sean Tizzle, Victoria Kimani, Efya, Skales, and many others. Vanessa Mdee was the only artist to represent Tanzania at the festival.

Mdee is up for three Kilimanjaro Music Awards, i.e. Female Artist of the Year, Female Entertainer of the Year, and Afropop Song of the Year. The awards are set to take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on June 15th. Vanessa Mdee has also been nominated for Favorite Female Artist at Tanzania's People's Choice Awards Tuzo Za Watu, which took place on May 22nd in Dar es Salaam.

Mdee joined forces with arguably seven of Africa's most popular songstresses for ONE mission and ONE mission only on May 13, 2015. Mdee is a girl power! In 2015, the campaign is calling for world leaders to place girls and women at the forefront. The new growth targets set by world leaders at the United Nations will be set this year. Victoria Kimani (Kenya), Judith Sephuma (Nigeria), Waje (Nigeria), Gabriela T (Mozambique), Selomor Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), and Blessing Nwafor are among the other artists featured in this series, apart from Vanessa Mdee. During the World Economic Forum for Africa and the African Union Heads of State Summit, the song highlights the Poverty is Sexist Campaign around the world, and it will be officially launched in Nigeria, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The song was released in conjunction with ONE's study, "Poverty is Sexist: Why girls and women must be at the forefront of the movement to end extreme poverty." According to the study, unlocking women's economic potential could have a dramatic effect on people's lives. It also illustrates the cultural, economic, political, and cultural barriers that militate against women and girls. The campaign includes a petition asking world leaders to continue fighting inequality and injustice by investing more in women and girls if the world is to end extreme poverty by 2030.

Mdee received two KTMA Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Best Female Entertainer on June 23, 2015. The awards were held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where they take place every year.

Essence, a well-known US magazine, hadn't shot a cover in Africa since 1978. It was time, they decided. They travelled to East Africa and photographed Erykah Badu in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya, for the August issue. Vanessa Mdee stars in this Essence issue, where she discusses Tanzania, her music, inspiration, and many other topics.

On October 8, 2016, the Mombasa Rocks festival was held at the Mombasa Golf Club in Kenya. Vanessa Mdee was one of the headliners that featured international singer Chris Brown, Nigeria's Wizkid, Tanzania's Alikiba, and others.

Vanessa is a member of the Fiesta Tour. Other Tanzanian music artists have been touring various cities around the country. Vanessa has appeared in Dodoma, Morogoro, Arusha, and is due to perform in Dar es Salaam's final.

Vanessa performed live at the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016. This unforgettable night featured some of Africa's finest, including Nigerian afrobeats actor David Ogawa, P-Square, Olamide, Kcee, Kcee, Harrysongs, DR Congolese Fally Ipposo, East Africa's Vanessa Mdee and many more.

Vanessa Mdee was unveiled in July 2019 as one of East Africa's debut judges for the inaugural season of Got Talent, which premiered in August 2019.

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