Accompanied by her Mdee Music Team and Tanzanian R&B King, Juma Jux, for the Kenya release of 'MONEY MONDAYS', Vanessa Mdee embarked on a rigorous media tour, during which she released "Bomb" yet another mega collabo from the album featuring Jamaican Dancehall king, Konshens. The single is now exclusively available on Vanessa's newly launched Vee Money App - available on Google Store and Apple's App Store.
Speaking on the 'MONEY MONDAYS' twin events, Vanessa Mdee said, "I have been working on my album for over 5 years now and this feels like the right time for me and my fans. I wanted to give my fans the best - a record that will both entertain and inspire, so I am very excited to see this come to pass," adding, "I hope all my fans in Nairobi and Kenya continue to enjoy it. Make sure you buy in on all digital platforms or get it for free on my Vee Money App."
'MONEY MONDAYS' is an 18-track album featuring new songs including "Unfollow", "Kwangu Njo" and "African Hustle". Her previous hit songs like "Kisela" featuring Mr. P, "Nobody but Me" with South African rapper K.O, "Juu" with Jux and her latest release "Bounce" featuring Maua Sama and Tommy Flava also feature in the album. Other notable Pan African collaborations include with Radio & Weasel (Uganda), Joh Makini & G Nako (Tanzania), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Reekado Banks (Nigeria) and with Swedish - Congolese star Mohombi.
The album is rich in progressive sounds thanks to features like "Wet" and "Floating on a Wave" produced by Vee's longtime producer Nahreel. The Bob Manecky - produced track "Just the Way You Are" has a classic Bongo Flava touch. 'MONEY MONDAYS' has a little bit of everything for Vee's diverse fan base. The album is now available on all local and international digital platforms.
Since the full release of 'MONEY MONDAYS' (Monday 15th Jan 2018), Vanessa has embarked on the Money Mondays Album East African Tour - which started in Tanzania and has now landed in Kenya. Kenyan Media have always shown love and support for Vanessa Mdee who continues to shine across Africa in mega collabos and achievements. Most recently, she was included among only two other East Africans in a list of Top 50 African Entertainers with the most influence based on their social media following - by the 2017 African Social Media Power Report, released on Fri Jan 26th, 2018.
Ahead of a VIP star-studded 'MONEY MONDAYS' party at Simba Corp Aspire Centre, Nairobi hosted by Chimano of Sauti Sol and supported by Hennessy, Vanessa said, "Kenya is my second home and so I had to come and share this work of art with all my fans and friends in the entertainment sphere, and my counterparts in music. I appreciate all the love you show me and can't wait to make more magic in 2018."
Alexandre Helaine, Moët Hennessy Market Manager Eastern Africa said, "Hennessy is pleased to be part of the Vanessa Mdee Album Launch especially since music is part of the Hennessy culture. As Hennessy, we are always pleased to support the pursuit of greatness in line with our mission of crafting the future."
Vanessa Mdee is East Africa's undisputed top female artiste and a respected style icon. The queen of East African pop renowned for smash hit singles like "Cash Madame", "Kisela", "Hawajui" and "Niroge" has been enjoying massive airplay across East Africa, thanks to her string of successful singles and music videos with a crossover appeal. This and her avant-garde fashion sense have elevated her to become one of East Africa's celebrities with the largest online following.
Vanessa has also been part of Africa's biggest music platform - Coke Studio Africa two times in a row (2015 and 2016). Before she got into music, Vanessa was a top media personality juggling radio, TV and made history as Tanzania's first MTV VJ. Today she dabbles up as a singer and actress. She has also worked with organizations such as Staying Alive Foundation and ONE Mission on social projects. She has been invited to speak at the World Economic Forum for Africa in Cape Town, South Africa.
