Shanga
Also recorded as Manuela Modupe Udemba
Shanga
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- Full name
- Manuela Modupe Udemba.
- Born
- 1993 · Bern.
- Nationality
- Nigeria · Switzerland
- Occupation
- singer · painter · businessperson · record producer · musician · singer-songwriter · audio engineer
- Fields
- science, technology, engineering and and mathematics
- Languages
- English
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Key facts
• Name — Shanga • Birth Name — Manuela Modupe Udemba • Birthplace — Bern, Switzerland • Genre — Afro-rhythmic soul • Occupation — * Singer • songwriter • record producer • audio engineer • Instrument — Vocals. guitars. keyboards • Years Active — 2013–present • Label — chop knocku • Website — https: www.shangaofficial.com/ 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.
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Discography
Studio albums • Bold (2020) • Bold II (2025) EPs • embracing vulnerability (2013)
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- 1.I aspire to be one of the best musicians globally —Shanga. Nigerian Tribune. 8 May 2020.
- 2.Hebeisen, Ane. Schönheit minus Pathos. Der Bund. Tamedia. 31 July 2014.
- 3.AL, Yhusuff. [Video] Shanga – Certified « tooXclusive. tooXclusive. 15 April 2020.
- 4.Shanga Explores New Genre with The Song "Certified" – 1001Grill. February 2026.
- 5.iTunes Charts Schweiz Songs 07.08.2020 - swisscharts.com. www.swisscharts.com.
- 6.Switzerland Digital Song Sales Chart. Billboard.
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