Tanasha Donna Okesh, widely recognized as Tanasha Donna, is one of the many female vocalists found in Kenya. Tanasha is a popularly acclaimed model, singer, entrepreneur and radio host. With her appealing self and musically gifted song crafting prowess transcending her message to the world though the musical genres, Afropop and Bongo Flava, she has earned herself many admirers not only in Kenya.

Early Life and Musical Genesis

Prior to moving to Belgium at the age of eleven while living with her Belgium stepdad, she was born on 7, July, 1995 in Kenya to a single Kenyan mother and an Italian father, she spent her early days in the East of Kenya. At Belgium, she developed a unique adoration for fashion, music and modelling.

Tanasha made a return to Kenya and participated in Miss World Kenya. She joined NRG radio where she worked as a presenter but brought the hosting to an end in order to take good care of her child.

In 2022, Donna made her acting debut in the “Symphony” movie that was released on 9 September.

Music Career

Tanasha has showcased her unique brand by collaborating with artists from different national background thus revealing her versatility and creativity to the world.

Discography

EP

Donatella in 2020

Singles

• La Vie ft Mbosso
• Ride ft Khaligraph Jones
• Te Amo
• Gere ft Diamond Platnumz
• Na Wewe ft Avec Toi
• Donatella
• Kalypso ft Khaligraph Jones
• Mood
• Complications ft Bad Boy Timz
• Karma ft Barak Bacuzzi

Awards and Recognition

• Best Female Artist East/South/North Africa during the 2020 African Entertainment Awards
• Best Female Artist South/East/North Africa during the 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA
• Best Female East Africa during the 8th African Music Awards
• Best Female Artist In Eastern Africa during the All Africa Music Awards 2022

Relationships and Dating History

Tanasha’s public dating was in 2017 with Nick Mutama, a renowned Kenyan actor which lasted for about seven months.

Her next public relationship in 2018 was with a Tanzanian Singer and business man, Diamond Platnumz, whom she has a son, Naseeb Junior, with. Their relationship was very strong but tore apart sadly.

Afterwards she has not made known her relationship with anyone.

Tanasha Donna is one of the most beautiful yet goal oriented females in the Kenyan music scene seeking to leave an inerasable mark in the history of African music.

written by Ruth Ama Onumah