Tanasha Donna
Kenyan model (born 1995)
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Tanasha Donna Oketch (born 7 July 1995)[1] is a Kenyan model, singer, entrepreneur and former radio presenter for NRG Radio.[2]
7 July 1995
singer
radio host
Tanasha Donna | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tanasha Donna Oketch 7 July 1995 United Kingdom |
| Occupations | Model singer radio host |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Partner | Diamond Platnumz (2018–2020) |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
Biography
Personal life
Tanasha Donna[3] was born in Kenya[4] on 7 July 1995 to a Kenyan mother and an Italian father. Donna spent her childhood 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 returned to Kenya and participated in Miss World Kenya.[6] While in Kenya, she joined NRG Radio as a presenter but later quit[7] to focus on her music career and motherhood.[8][9]
In 2022, Donna made her acting debut,[10] in the 'Symphony' movie that was released on 9 September.[11]
Relationships
Donna's first 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 on a hit song 'Gere'.
In 2020, Donna and Diamond Platnumz broke up, each accusing the other of causing the split, without providing a clear reason.[21][22][23][24][25][26]
Since her break up with Diamond Platnumz in 2020, Donna has 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)
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
