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Shanga

b. 1993

Swiss–Nigerian singer-songwriter, audio engineer, and record producer

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About Shanga

Born 1993. Shanga is a Nigerian and Swiss singer, painter, businessperson, record producer, musician and singer-songwriter.

Manuela Modupe Udemba, known professionally as Shanga, is a Swiss–Nigerian singer-songwriter, audio engineer, and record producer. Born in Bern, Switzerland, she decided to pursue a music career after becoming a certified audio engineer.

Early life Shanga was raised between Nigeria and Switzerland, where she completed her elementary and high school. After her tertiary education, she enrolled in an audio engineering school in Hamburg.

Career Shanga released her debut Extended Play (EP), embracing vulnerability, in 2013. In 2014, newspaper Der Bund praised her artistic work and musical style. Between 2018 and 2019, Shanga released the singles "Chuchichäschtli", "Sweeter than Wine" and "Show Me". In April 2020, she released "Certified", the lead single from her debut album Bold. A fusion of afro and grime, the song was produced by Bisi Udemba and mastered by Ben Mühlethaler, the latter of whom is known for his work with Prince. Shanga released the album's second single, "Kelele", in July 2020. The song peaked at number one on the iTunes Swiss Charts and at number four on the Billboard Swiss Digital Sales Chart.

Shanga's debut studio album, Bold, was released in October 2020.

Discography Studio albums Bold (2020) Bold II (2025)

EPs embracing vulnerability (2013)

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1993, Bern
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Manuela Modupe Udemba

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shanga?

Swiss–Nigerian singer-songwriter, audio engineer, and record producer

When was Shanga born?

Shanga was born in 1993 in Bern.

What is Shanga's occupation?

Shanga is a singer, painter, businessperson, record producer, musician and singer-songwriter.

What nationality is Shanga?

Shanga is Nigerian and Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shanga

· Wikidata: Q103908669

· DBpedia: Shanga (singer)

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