Upendo Manase

UPENDO MANASE is an African female traditional solo artist who specializes in singing and songwriting. Upendo was born in 1995 and raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Her talent was discovered early in her growth stages, so she was fortunate to receive professional training in Tanzania and Ethiopia. In addition to singing, Upendo is also an actress, concert organizer, music teacher and entrepreneur.

● 2014 - 2016 She has been awarded a certificate to graduate from music training at the Music May Day College - Tanzania.
● 2017 -2018 She has been awarded a certificate for vocal and music teacher training at the Global Music Academy - Ethiopia.
● UPENDO MANASE has also participated in various workshops in and out of Tanzania including workshops on music business, musicianship, vocal training, sound engineering and workshops on how to teach singing.
● 2017 - so far UPENDO MANASE works as a vocational teacher at Action music school and MAK music center all from Dar es salaam. In addition to teaching in schools, she also conducts free workshops for people with special needs as part of her contribution to society.
● UPENDO MANASE has performed various music / theater performances in collaboration with various artists, institutions and projects in different countries including, TANZANIA, KENYA, UGANDA, ETHIOPIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, DENMARK AND FINLAND.
● 2021 UPENDO MANASE has successfully recorded her first album titled WAKE UP, which was produced and coordinated by WEKA MUSIC LAB from TANZANIA and DENMARK.
● 2021 UPENDO MANASE has successfully launched her first album titled WAKE UP at the slow leopard, Masaki. This launch has given her a new audience, a new beginning, and a new strength.
● 2O21 – UPENDO MANASE has performed at MARAFIKI MUSIC FESTIVAL.
● 2022 – UPENDO MANASE has performed at SAUTI ZA BUSARA FESTIVAL

Her ambition is to be among the greatest singers to revolutionize the music industry in the world.