Mimi Mars
Marianne Namshali (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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marian Namshali June 21, 1992 |
| Origin | Dar Es Salaam |
| Genres | Bongo Flava Afrobeats |
| Occupation | Singer Songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Labels | Mdee Music |
Biography
[edit | edit source]Mars was born on June 21, 1980, in Paris, France. She is the daughter of a former Tanzanian ambassador in France, Sammy Mdee, and Sophia Mdee.[4] She is the young 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
[edit | edit source]Music career
[edit | edit source]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 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
[edit | edit source]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 Magic Bongo alongside TID, RJ The DJ, Godliver Gordian, Beatrice Taisamo, Van Vicker, Patience Ozokwor and Sho Madjozi.
Awards
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- Movies
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | You again[12] | Sophia | Film was directed by Nick Mutuma who also starred alongside Eva Chemngorem and Amalie Chopetta |
- Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Jua Kali[13] | Maria | Airing on Maisha Majic Bongo on DStv |
| 2024 | Jiya | Nashipai |
Discography
[edit | edit source]Extended playlist
[edit | edit source]Singles
- Niguse
- One Night ft Kagwe Mungai
- Ringtone
- Mua
- Niache
- Mdogo mdogo ft Nikki wa Pili.
Single releases
[edit | edit source]- Lala ft Marioo
- Una ft Young Lunya & Marioo
- Ohoo ft Baddest 47
- Mi Casa Su Casa
- Maua
- Wenge
- Ex ft Mwana FA
- Sitamani
- Haima maana
- Kondoo
- Papara
- Ex
- Dede
- Shuga
- One night ft Kagwe Mungai
- Mdogo mdogo ft Nikki wa Pili
Collaboration
- Christmas EP (with Vanessa mdee & Tommy Flavour)[17]
References
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External links
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