Vanessa Mdee

Vanessa Hau Mdee (June 7, 1988), also referred to as Vee Money, is a Tanzanian recording artist, songwriter, youth activist, TV and radio host. Vee Money is popularly known for being the first ever Tanzanian MTV VJ. She was born in Arusha, Tanzania, and first garnered recognition for being the first MTV VJ from Tanzania. She later rose to prominence as a Radio and TV host, hosting Epic Bongo Star Search and DUME CHALLENGE both on ITV Tanzania before signing to B'Hits Music Group in late 2012. After joining B’Hits Music Group, Vee collaborated with Tanzanian rapper AY on a record ‘’Money’’ and Ommy Dimples, a Bongo Flava artist on a record ‘Me and You’ that was later voted as Tanzania’s song of the year ( 2012- 2013 ) during the Kilimanjaro Music Awards 2013. She received an even bigger buzz with the release of her first solo single Closer, which in its first week was downloaded over 30,000 times. A feat achieved by no other Tanzanian artist. She also managed to remain on the charts with her single closer for over 13 weeks, becoming a breath of fresh air in a male dominated industry. In 2014, Vanessa was nominated for 3 Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards for Female Artist of the year, RNB song of the year and Female performer of the year. ...
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