Shanga (singer)

Shanga
Shanga in 2020
Shanga in 2020
Background information
Born
Manuela Modupe Udemba

Bern, Switzerland
GenresAfro-rhythmic soul
Occupations
InstrumentVocals . guitars . keyboards
Years active2013–present
Labelchop knocku
Websitehttps://www.shangaofficial.com/

Manuela Modupe Udemba, known professionally as Shanga, is a Swiss–Nigerian singer-songwriter, audio engineer, and record producer. Born in Bern, Switzerland, she decided to pursue a music career after becoming a certified audio engineer.

Early life

Shanga was raised between Nigeria and Switzerland, where she completed her elementary and high school. After her tertiary education, she enrolled in an audio engineering school in Hamburg.[1]

Career

Shanga released her debut Extended Play (EP), embracing vulnerability, in 2013. In 2014, newspaper Der Bund praised her artistic work and musical style.[2] Between 2018 and 2019, Shanga released the singles "Chuchichäschtli", "Sweeter than Wine" and "Show Me". In April 2020, she released "Certified", the lead single from her debut album Bold. A fusion of afro and grime, the song was produced by Bisi Udemba and mastered by Ben Mühlethaler, the latter of whom is known for his work with Prince.[3][4] Shanga released the album's second single, "Kelele", in July 2020. The song peaked at number one on the iTunes Swiss Charts[5] and at number four on the Billboard Swiss Digital Sales Chart.[6]

Shanga's debut studio album, Bold, was released in October 2020.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Bold (2020)
  • Bold II (2025)

EPs

  • embracing vulnerability (2013)

References

  1. ↑ "I aspire to be one of the best musicians globally —Shanga". Nigerian Tribune. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  2. ↑ Hebeisen, Ane (31 July 2014). "Schönheit minus Pathos". Der Bund (in German). Tamedia. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  3. ↑ AL, Yhusuff (15 April 2020). "[Video] Shanga – Certified « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "Shanga Explores New Genre with The Song "Certified" – 1001Grill". Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "iTunes Charts Schweiz Songs 07.08.2020 - swisscharts.com". www.swisscharts.com. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "Switzerland Digital Song Sales Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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