Vanessa Mdee

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vanessa Mdee
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Jun 7, 1988(1988-06-07)
Age	36
Birthplace	Arusha
Country	Tanzania
Birth City	Arusha Region
Horoscope	Gemini

Vanessa Mdee Biography

Vanessa Mdee is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on June 7, 1988 in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania. Tanzanian performer and TV host, well-known for her role in Epic Bongo Star Search. Its debut song “Closer” charted for 13 consecutive weeks. The year 2015 saw her recognized with distinctions during The African Muzik Magazine Awards, All Africa Music Awards, Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards as well as Tanzania Music Awards.

Her work has given her the opportunity to speak with a range of artists such as Her work has allowed her to interview a variety of artists, including Stella Mwangi..

Vanessa Hau Mdee (born 7 June 1988 in Arusha, Tanzania), is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, rapper, youth activist, television personality and radio host. Mdee is popularly known for being the first ever Tanzanian MTV VJ. She later rose to prominence as a radio and TV host, hosting Epic Bongo Star Search and Dume CHallenge for ITV Tanzania before signing to B’Hits Music Group in late 2012.

In early 2007, Mdee got the chance to audition for The MTV VJ Search in Dar es Salaam. Afterwards, she joined Carol and Kule to host the Coca-Cola Chart Express. By 2008, Mdee had established herself in Tanzania and around the continent, hosting shows in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Angola, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. She also became known in the United States and Brazil.

Born in Northern Tanzania, but spent some time in the US as well as Europe as she grew up.

Vanessa Mdee Net Worth

Vanessa Mdee is one of the richest Pop Singer from Tanzania. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vanessa Mdee 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a contestant on VJ Search on MTV’s VJ Search in 2007 and was the only Tanzanian to become VJ at the MTV channel.

She’s been involved in charitable work and has been involved with Z!nduka as well as Staying Alive and Z!nduka. She attended the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Vanessa Mdee was born on 7 June 1988, in Arusha, the third-largest city in Tanzania; located in Northern Tanzania. Mdee became familiar with various cultures after growing up in New York, Paris, Nairobi and Arusha. She obtained her secondary and high level education at Arusha Modern High School. Mdee attended university at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa to pursue a Law degree. Mdee quickly became familiar with many different forms of creative and performing arts.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Vanessa Mdee Dating?

According to our records, Vanessa Mdee is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Vanessa Mdee’s is not dating anyone.

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Also in 2012, Mdee was awarded at a gala in New York City by the UNA-YP (United Nations Association of Young Professionals) for being an African change maker. In the same month she was awarded by the GAVI Alliance for her support in the initiation of free vaccinations for Tanzanian children. In May 2013, Mdee was invited to speak at the World Economic Forum for Africa in Cape Town, South Africa on behalf of the GAVI Alliance on the announcement of the new record low price for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Later that same month, Mdee again spoke on cervical cancer at the Global Forum for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on behalf of Global Health Strategies. Mdee officially became a GAVI Ambassador and an active voice against cervical cancer.

Facts & Trivia

Vanessa Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Tanzania. Vanessa Mdee celebrates birthday on June 7 of every year.

Essence a popular US magazine – hadn’t shot a cover in Africa since 1978. They decided it was time. They travelled to East Africa and photographed Erykah Badu in Zanzibar, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya for the August issue. Vanessa Mdee features in this Essence issue where she opens up about Tanzania, her music, inspiration and many more.

How did Rotimi meet Vanessa Mdee?

They met at Essence Festival , which slowly transitioned into their relationship becoming official in 2019. Mdee moved from Tanzania to Atlanta for their relationship.

Is Vanessa Mdee married?

Vanessa Mdee
Years active| 2007–present
Partner(s)| Rotimi
Children| 1
Musical career

Does Vanessa Mdee have a child?

Rotimi and Fiancée Vanessa Mdee Welcome First Baby, Son Seven Adeoluwa : ‘Feeling Blessed’ Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee’s bundle of joy has arrived. The Power actor and his singer/songwriter fiancée, 33, have welcomed their first baby, son Seven Adeoluwa Akinosho, they announced on Instagram.

Is Vanessa Mdee a Nigerian?

Tanzanian rapper Vanessa Mdee has announced that she is expecting a baby with Nigerian-born Hollywood actor and singer, Akinosho Olurotimi, professionally known as Rotimi. Mdee took to her Instagram page to share pictures of herself cradling her baby bump with fiancé on Tuesday.

Where do Rotimi and Vanessa live?

Atlanta-based Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee is the newest owner of a six- bedroom mansion in Florida, United States – all thanks to her fiancé Rotimi. In an interview with Tanzania’s award-winning journalist Lil Ommy, Ms Mdee disclosed that Rotimi gifted her the new mansion as this year’s Valentine’s Day gift.