Tanasha Donna

Tanasha Donna
Born
Tanasha Donna Oketch

(1995-07-07) 7 July 1995 (age 31)
United Kingdom
OccupationsModel
singer
radio host
Years active2017–present
PartnerDiamond Platnumz (2018–2020)
Children1
Musical career
Genres

Tanasha Donna Oketch (born 7 July 1995) is a Kenyan model, singer, entrepreneur and former radio presenter for NRG Radio.

Biography

Personal life

Tanasha Donna was born in Kenya 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. She gained great interest in fashion, music and modelling while in Belgium.

Donna returned to Kenya and participated in Miss World Kenya. While in Kenya, she joined NRG Radio as a presenter but later quit to focus on her music career and motherhood.

In 2022, Donna made her acting debut, in the 'Symphony' movie that was released on 9 September.

Relationships

Donna's first public relationship was when she dated a Kenyan actor Nick Mutuma at a time when she was still a commercial model. Mutuma and Donna broke up in August 2017, after seven months of dating.

In 2018, she dated a Tanzanian singer and businessman Diamond Platnumz. Donna and Diamond Platnumz established a strong relationship. In 2019, they had a son named Naseeb Junior. 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.

Since her break up with Diamond Platnumz in 2020, Donna has not revealed her relationship status to the public.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result
2020 2020 African Entertainment Awards, USA Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa Tanasha Donna Nominated
2021 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa Tanasha Donna Nominated
2021 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards Best Female East Africa Tanasha Donna Nominated
2022 All Africa Music Awards 2022 Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa Tanasha Donna Nominated

Discography

Extended Playlist (EP)

Singles

Other singles

2020

2021

2022

References

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  9. ↑ Mwangi, Nick (6 February 2020). "Tanasha Donna Confirms Leaving NRG Radio to Focus on Music". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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  11. ↑ "Tanasha Donna featured in Nollywood movie". The Star. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "Actor Nick Mutuma opens up on dating Tanasha". 18 February 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  13. ↑ Ndubi, Helen (2 July 2021). "Nick Mutuma Reveals Why He Parted Ways With Diamond's Ex Tanasha Donna". LitKenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Nick Mutuma opens up on why he broke up with Tanasha Donna". Nairobi News. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  15. ↑ Editorial, Team (16 February 2021). "Why Our Relationship With Tanasha Donna Failed, Nick Mutuma". NewsDay Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  16. ↑ "'I seriously wanted to marry Tanasha', says Diamond Platnumz". The Citizen. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  17. ↑ Ngina, Fay. "Tanasha Donna opens up on Diamond's relationship with son". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  18. ↑ Kitaa, Idriss (7 April 2020). ""I left Diamond Platnumz to save my son and my mental health," Tanasha finally speaks". Soundcity. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  19. ↑ "Tanasha Donna reveals her mother has never met son Naseeb Junior : K24 TV". www.k24tv.co.ke. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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  21. ↑ Ajon, Brian (15 March 2022). ""I can't share": Tanasha Donna says she's not meant for polygamy". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  22. ↑ "Tanasha Donna pens break up letter to Diamond Platnumz, labels him East Africa community husband". Eagle Online. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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  24. ↑ "The Reason Why Diamond and Tanasha Broke up". Switch TV Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  25. ↑ Ray, Lee (28 April 2020). "Tanasha Donna Blasts Diamond Platnumz For Lying About The Cause Of Their Breakup, Gives Details". Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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  32. ↑ "Bien, Tanasha Donna, Nyashinski among Kenyan musicians nominated for AFRIMA 2022". Citizen Digital. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  33. ↑ "Tanasha Donna And Nikita Kering Get Nominated For The AFRIMA Awards". Kelebrity. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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  37. ↑ "Diamond and Tanasha's Gere video hit with controversy". The Citizen. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.