Story By Wanjiku Thuku Vanessa Mdee may be petite in body size but speaks volumes with her amazing vocal ability.She is an MTV VJ and has the right curves ,drive and energy to cause positive ripples on the African showbiz and music industries at large.Here is her story and rise to fame as I got afew minutes to speak to her during her Coke Studio live recording recently: How did it feel when you first entered the music industry? Finally...because I wanted to do it for so long and it is quite fulfilling Are you still a VJ for MTV or did you decide to pursue music? I wanted to pursue music fully as well as do projects as a VJ like MTV Awards and so on. What inspires your fashion sense? I dress how I feel as comfortability is a key factor for me. Who write or inspires your music? I write my own music especially my latest Swahili song 'Hawajui' which was written by Barnabu but the basic concept is mine. What is the song 'Come Over' all about and is it dedicated to anyone special? Its about women taking control in their relationships and everything else.It is a fun song and I'm basically saying 'Dictate what you attract'. Who directs your video and photoshoots? I do it myself.The beach song 'Closer' was directed by Ogopa Djs and 'Come Over' was done by Enos Olik. Which projects are you currently working on? I have an EP being done as Im producing more content for my fans,Kile Music Tour I won song of the year.Im taking a Ramadhan break then Ill do Fiesta in Tanzania which is a 13 city tour. Was the song you co-wrote with Omo Dimpoz 'Me and You' written from a personal experience? He wrote the lyrics,I added the ad libs and got alot of mileage that came from it. Any advice to the Kenyan youth? Be true to yourself.Anything is achieveable,If not now when If not you who!
Any last words for your fans? Thank you my fans for being a part of my journey and inspiration. Watch her videos below to see what she's been up to: http://youtu.be/X4hkdiHGj_g Come Over Official Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqWYyFs5kLo Closer Official Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXryLWZ6PIk Coke Studio Africa ft Burna Boy http://youtu.be/7TMtgDjSKWc Hawajui Audio Link