Mimi Mars Explained

Marianne Namshali Mdee (born June 21, 1992) popularly known by her stage name Mimi Mars is a Tanzanian singer, actress and media personality.[1] [2] [3]

Mimi Mars
Birth Name:Marianne Namshali Mdee
Birth Date:21 June 1992
Birth Place:Paris, France
Origin:Dar Es Salaam
Genre:Bongo Flava Afrobeats
Occupation:Singer Songwriter
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2017-present
Label:Mdee Music

Biography

Mars was born on June 21, 1992, in Paris, France. She is the daughter of a former Tanzanian ambassador in France, Sammy Mdee, and Sophia Mdee.[4] She is the sister of Tanzanian television presenter and singer, Vanessa Mdee[5] who is married to an American actor, Rotimi.[6]

Mars holds a LL.B from Kampala International University in Tanzania.[7]

Career

Music career

Mars started her music career in 2017 with the release of her smash hit titled Shuga.[8] In late 2018, Mars released her first ever extended playlist called, 'The Road' that had six tracks. With the EP, Mimi Mars became the first Tanzanian female artist to drop an EP

In 2019 she was a part of Coke Studio Africa 2019 as an upcoming artist. She has since worked with RJ The DJ, Barnaba Classic, AY, Dogo Janja, Marioo, Nandy, Darassa and other notable names in the Eastern African Music.

Acting career

Mars debuted as an actress in 2019 when she played 'Sophia' in 'You again', a film directed and Starred by a Kenyan actor, Nick Mutuma.[9]

In 2021, She played 'Maria' in 'Jua Kali', a drama series airs on DStv's Maisha Majic Bongo alongside TID, RJ The DJ, Godliver Gordian, Beatrice Taisamo, Van Vicker, Patience Ozokwor and Sho Madjozi.

Awards

In 2019 she was nominated in the Best Actress category at the Kalasha Awards in Kenya [10]

In 2021, Mimi Mars won the Best Actress category at the prestigious Tanzania Film Awards [11]

Filmography

YearSeriesRoleNotes
2021-2024Jua Kali[13] MariaAiring on Maisha Majic Bongo on DStv
2024JiyaNashipai

Discography

Extended playlist

Singles

  1. Niguse
  2. One Night ft Kagwe Mungai
  3. Ringtone
  4. Mua
  5. Niache
  6. Mdogo mdogo ft Nikki wa Pili.

Single releases

Collaboration

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017-04-28 . TANZANIAN MEDIA PERSONALITY MIMI MARS LAUNCHES MUSIC CAREER WITH "SHUGA" . 2023-01-03 . Anyiko - Public Relations . en-US.
  2. Web site: Otengo . Victor . 2021-12-19 . Vanessa Mdee proud of sister Mimi Mars after big win at film festival . 2023-01-03 . Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. . en.
  3. Web site: Shantel . Denzel . 2019-02-20 . Meet Tanzania's fast rising music star Mimi Mars Showbizuganda . 2023-01-03 . Showbizuganda Uganda's Leading Showbiz and Entertainment Website. . en-US.
  4. Web site: Sammy Mdee (CDA) Tanzania Foreign Ministry Official List . 2023-01-03 . www.tzembassy.go.tz.
  5. Web site: Otengo . Victor . 2021-10-24 . Vanessa Mdee, sister Mimi Mars finally reunite in US after 2 years apart . 2023-01-03 . Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. . en.
  6. Web site: queen-of-goss . Mimi Mars reveals when Vanessa and Rotimi's baby will visit Tanzania . 2023-01-03 . Mpasho . en-ZA.
  7. Web site: nyambs . My parents wanted me to study law – Mimi Mars . 2023-01-03 . The Star . en-KE.
  8. Web site: VANESSA MDEE'S SISTER MIMI MARS LAUNCHES MUSIC CAREER – Buzz Central . 2023-01-03 . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Ochieng . Jennifer . 2019-09-23 . 'You Again' Is A Labour Of Love: Nick Mutuma Overcomes Challenges To Direct His First Film . 2023-01-04 . KenyanVibe . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2021-02-12 . Mimi Mars kuwania tuzo za filamu Kenya . 2024-01-04 . Mwananchi . en.
  11. Web site: Otengo . Victor . 2021-12-19 . Vanessa Mdee proud of sister Mimi Mars after big win at film festival . 2024-01-04 . Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. . en.
  12. Web site: Latestnigeriannews . Watch Trailer for You Again starring Mimi Mars, Nick Mutuma, Amalie Chopetta . 2023-01-03 . Latest Nigerian News . English.
  13. Web site: TZA . Edwin . Mastaa Quick Rocka, Mimi Mars, Lulu Diva na TID kwenye tamthilia moja, mtayarishaji kafunguka . 2023-01-03 . Millard Ayo . en-US.
  14. Web site: Gichovi . Murugi . 2019-04-05 . Tanzanian songstress Mimi Mars taking over Kenya with her latest EP . 2023-01-03 . The Sauce . en-US.
  15. Web site: anyiko . 2019-01-03 . Mimi Mars Releases Debut EP: The Road . 2023-01-04 . Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok . en-US.
  16. Web site: Christmas with Vee Money, Tommy Flavour & Mimi Mars (EP) – Bongo5.com . 2023-01-04 . bongo5.com.

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