Tanasha Donna
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Tanasha Donna Oketch (born 7 July 1995)[1] is a Kenyan model, singer, entrepreneur & former radio presenter for NRG radio.[2]
Biography
Personal life
Tanasha Donna[3] was born in Kenya, East Africa [4] on 7 July 1995 to a Kenyan mother and an Italian Father. Donna spent her childhood years in Kenya before moving to Belgium when she was 11 years old to live with her Belgian step-father.[5] She gained great interest in fashion, music and modelling while in Belgium.
Donna made a return to Kenya and participated in Miss World Kenya.[6] While in Kenya, she joined the NRG Radio as a presenter but quit[7] to focus on her music career and motherhood.[8][9]
In 2022, Donna has made her acting debut,[10] in the 'Symphony' movie that was released on 9 September.[11]
Relationships
Donna's public relationship was when she dated a Kenyan actor Nick Mutuma[12] at a time when she was still a commercial model. Mutuma and Donna broke up[13][14] in August 2017, after seven months of dating.[15]
In 2018, she dated a Tanzanian singer and businessman Diamond Platnumz. Donna and Diamond Platnumz, established a strong relationship.[16] In 2019, they had a son[17][18] named Naseeb Junior.[19][20] Their relationship gave birth to Donna's music career after they collaborated in a hit song 'Gere'.
In 2020, Donna and Diamond Platnumz broke up,[21][22] accusing[23] one another as the reason[24] for the breakup without making a clear reason[25] for their break-up.[26]
Since her break up with Diamond Platnumz in 2020, Donna has since not revealed her relationship status to the public.[27][28]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Work/Recipient | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA[29] | Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa | Tanasha Donna | Nominated |
2021 | 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA[30] | Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa | Tanasha Donna | Nominated |
2021 | 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards[31] | Best Female East Africa | Tanasha Donna | Nominated |
2022 | All Africa Music Awards 2022[32] | Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa[33] | Tanasha Donna | Nominated |
Discography
Extended Playlist (EP)
- 2020:Donatella[34][35]
Singles
- La Vie ft Mbosso[36]
- Ride ft Khaligraph Jones
- Te amo
Other singles
2020
- Gere ft Diamond Platnumz[37]
- Na wewe ft Avec Toi
- Sawa
- Donatella
- Kalypso ft Khaligraph Jones
2021
- Mood
- Complications ft Bad Boy Timz
2022
- Karma ft Barak Jacuzzi
- Maradona
References
- ^ "BBC World Service – This Is Africa, Tay Grin and Tanasha Donna, This is Africa spotlight: Tanasha Donna". BBC. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Watiri, Sue (9 January 2019). "Tanasha Donna lands new role at NRG radio". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ M. "Who is Tanasha Donna?". Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Anyango, Diana. "Tanasha Donna was born in Kenya East Africa and moved to raised in Belgium when she was 11 years old and returned back home to Nairobi Kenya where she worked at a radio station and later quit the job for a music career". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Waitiki, Faith (8 July 2019). "Little Known Facts About Tanasha Donna Oketch". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Says, ปั้มไลค์ (2 December 2018). "What you need to know about Diamond's latest catch from Kenya,Tanasha Donna | Showbizuganda". Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ M. "Tanasha Donna Quits NRG Radio". Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (5 February 2020). "Tanasha Donna Quits NRG Radio". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Mwangi, Nick (6 February 2020). "Tanasha Donna Confirms Leaving NRG Radio to Focus on Music". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna speaks on acting debut". Citizen Digital. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna featured in Nollywood movie". The Star. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Actor Nick Mutuma opens up on dating Tanasha". 18 February 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Ndubi, Helen (2 July 2021). "Nick Mutuma Reveals Why He Parted Ways With Diamond's Ex Tanasha Donna". LitKenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Nick Mutuma opens up on why he broke up with Tanasha Donna". Nairobi News. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Editorial, Team (16 February 2021). "Why Our Relationship With Tanasha Donna Failed, Nick Mutuma". NewsDay Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "'I seriously wanted to marry Tanasha', says Diamond Platnumz". The Citizen. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Ngina, Fay. "Tanasha Donna opens up on Diamond's relationship with son". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Kitaa, Idriss (7 April 2020). ""I left Diamond Platnumz to save my son and my mental health," Tanasha finally speaks". Soundcity. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna reveals her mother has never met son Naseeb Junior : K24 TV". www.k24tv.co.ke. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Diamond Platnumz Reunites with Former Kenyan Girlfriend Tanasha Donna Months After Breakup". Mwakilishi.com. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Ajon, Brian (15 March 2022). ""I can't share": Tanasha Donna says she's not meant for polygamy". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna pens break up letter to Diamond Platnumz, labels him East Africa community husband". Eagle Online. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Sauce, The (3 April 2020). "Tanasha Donna explains why she dumped Diamond Platnumz". The Sauce. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "The Reason Why Diamond and Tanasha Broke up". Switch TV Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Ray, Lee (28 April 2020). "Tanasha Donna Blasts Diamond Platnumz For Lying About The Cause Of Their Breakup, Gives Details". Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz , Breaking News in Uganda. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Here is Diamond's side of the story about his breakup with Tanasha". Nairobi News. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna: I am single". None. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna Now Single And Searching". GhettoRadio 89.5 FM. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Full List of the African Entertainment Awards USA 2020 Winners". GREEDYSOUTH. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Kisera, Maryanne (3 November 2021). "Kenyan Artists Shine In The 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Upcoming Kenyan artist nominated for 2 Afrimma Awards". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Bien, Tanasha Donna, Nyashinski among Kenyan musicians nominated for AFRIMA 2022". Citizen Digital. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna And Nikita Kering Get Nominated For The AFRIMA Awards". Kelebrity. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Uganda Online – Tanasha Donna broken as Diamond Platnumz snubs her Donatella launch". www.ugandaonline.net. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Tanasha Donna puts final touches on The Donatella EP'". Thenairobireport. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Audio/Video Review: La Vie-Tanasha Donna Ft Mbosso – NRG.RADIO". 13 January 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Diamond and Tanasha's Gere video hit with controversy". The Citizen. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
External links
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- Tanasha Donna at IMDb