Dar es Salaam. In 2010 Vanesa Mdee graced the MTV awards stage at the third edition of the MTV Africa Music Award (Mamas) in Lagos.
On that cool December night in Victoria Islands at the Eko Expo Hotel she was there as co-host alongside American rapper Eve.
The two blended in their role as hosts as the star studded ceremony witnessed history in the making.
The Tanzanian contingent that had gathered at this auspicious venue was there to support Diamond who had been nominated in the New Act of the Year; he was rather a rough Diamond that was still in the making.
At a news conference Diamond had preferred to answer his questions in Kiswahili as Vanessa did the translation bit.
Little did she know that she would soon be sharing the grand stage not just as a host or a translator but as a contestant in one of the prestigious categories.
Five years down the road Vanessa has evolved as one of the best female artistes, a step that has come with a nomination in the Best Female artiste at this year's edition of the Mamas.
From a radio presenter at Choice FM to a VJ with MTV Base not many could have predicted Vanessa's rise which kicked off with her collaboration with Ommy Dimpoz in 'Me and You'.
Her first cut in the industry left many awe-struck with some wondering whether she was just another wannabe whose hunger for fame had driven her off her day time job.
The single was voted Song of The Year at the Kili Music awards in 2013 and from there on there was no looking back.
The buzz was further heightened when she released her first solo effort which she aptly titled 'Closer' which also bagged an award in the 2014 edition of the KTMA.
Others like 'Come Over' 'Hajui,' 'Siri' and the blazing 'No Body but Me' have only reaffirmed her position as one of the hottest music properties in Tanzania and Africa.
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