Tanasha Donna

Tanasha Donna Oketch (born 7 July 1995) also known as Tanasha Donna[1] is a Kenyan-born Italian model, singer and fomer radio presenter for NRG radio.[2]

Tanasha Donna
Born
Tanasha Donna Oketch

(1995-07-07) 7 July 1995
United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Model
singer
radio host
Years active2017–present
Partner(s)Nick Mutuma (2017)
Diamond Platnumz (2018–2020)
ChildrenNaseeb Junior
Musical career
Genres

Biography

Personal life

Tanasha Donna[3] was born in the United Kingdom[4] on 7 July 1995 to a Kenyan mother and an Italian Father. Donna spent her childhood years in Kenya before moving to Belgium when she was 11 years old to live with her Belgian step-father.[5] She gained great interest in fashion and modeling while in Belgium.

Donna made a return to Kenya and participate in Miss World Kenya.[6] While in Kenya, she joined the NRG Radio as a presenter but quit[7] to focus on her music career and motherhood.[8][9]

In 2022, Donna has made her acting debut,[10] in the 'Symphony' movie that was released on 9 September.[11]

Relationships

Donna's public relationship was when she dated a Kenyan actor Nick Mutuma[12] at a time she still was a commercial model. Mutuma and Donna broke up[13][14] on August 2017, after seven months of dating.[15]

In 2018, she dated a Tanzanian singer and businessman Diamond Platnumz. Donna and Diamond Platnumz, established a strong relationship.[16] In 2019, they had a son[17][18] named Naseeb Junior.[19][20] Their relationship gave birth to Donna's music career after they collaborated in a hit song 'Gere'.

In 2020, Donna and Diamond Platnumz broke up,[21][22] accusing[23] one another as the reason[24] for the breakup without making a clear reason[25] for their break-up.[26]

Since her break up with Diamond Platnumz in 2020, Donna has since not revealed her relationship status on public.[27][28]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result
2020 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA[29] Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa Tanasha Donna Nominated
2021 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA[30] Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa Tanasha Donna Nominated
2021 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards[31] Best Female East Africa Tanasha Donna Nominated
2022 All Africa Music Awards 2022[32] Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa[33] Tanasha Donna Nominated

Discography

Extended Playlist (EP)

Singles

Other singles

2020

2021

2022

  • Karma ft Barak Jacuzzi
  • Maradona

References
  1. "BBC World Service – This Is Africa, Tay Grin and Tanasha Donna, This is Africa spotlight: Tanasha Donna". BBC. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  2. Watiri, Sue (9 January 2019). "Tanasha Donna lands new role at NRG radio". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  3. M. "Who is Tanasha Donna?". Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  4. Anyango, Diana. "Tanasha Donna reveals she was born in UK, raised in Belgium". Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  5. Waitiki, Faith (8 July 2019). "Little Known Facts About Tanasha Donna Oketch". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  6. Says, ปั้มไลค์ (2 December 2018). "What you need to know about Diamond's latest catch from Kenya,Tanasha Donna | Showbizuganda". Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  7. M. "Tanasha Donna Quits NRG Radio". Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  8. Milimo, Dennis (5 February 2020). "Tanasha Donna Quits NRG Radio". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  9. Mwangi, Nick (6 February 2020). "Tanasha Donna Confirms Leaving NRG Radio to Focus on Music". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  10. "Tanasha Donna speaks on acting debut". Citizen Digital. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  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.
  20. "Diamond Platnumz Reunites with Former Kenyan Girlfriend Tanasha Donna Months After Breakup". Mwakilishi.com. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  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. Reporter, Our (5 March 2020). "Tanasha Donna pens break up letter to Diamond Platnumz, labels him East Africa community husband". Eagle Online. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  23. Sauce, The (3 April 2020). "Tanasha Donna explains why she dumped Diamond Platnumz". The Sauce. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  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.
  26. "Here is Diamond's side of the story about his breakup with Tanasha". Nairobi News. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  27. "Tanasha Donna: I am single". None. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  28. "Tanasha Donna Now Single And Searching". GhettoRadio 89.5 FM. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  29. "Full List of the African Entertainment Awards USA 2020 Winners". GREEDYSOUTH. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  30. Kisera, Maryanne (3 November 2021). "Kenyan Artists Shine In The 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  31. GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Upcoming Kenyan artist nominated for 2 Afrimma Awards". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  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.
  34. "Uganda Online – Tanasha Donna broken as Diamond Platnumz snubs her Donatella launch". www.ugandaonline.net. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  35. "Tanasha Donna puts final touches on The Donatella EP'". Thenairobireport. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  36. "Audio/Video Review: La Vie-Tanasha Donna Ft Mbosso – NRG.RADIO". 13 January 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  37. "Diamond and Tanasha's Gere video hit with controversy". The Citizen. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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