shanga

Biography

Manuela Modupe Udemba known as Shanga was born in Bern, Switzerland to a Nigerian father and a Swiss mother.

Growing up between Nigeria and Switzerland, music played a major role in her childhood.
Artists like Fela Kuti, Michael Jackson and Sade, to name a few, have always inspired and influenced her music.

After graduating as an Audio Engineer in 2014 she released her first EP Album "embracing vulnerability".
She performed in various countries such as Nigeria, France, Germany and Switzerland.

With her debut Album Bold, Shanga now explores more genres with a fusion of Jazz, Neo-Soul, Afro, Rap, Gospel and Blues to her initial art, which is reflecting on her new musical quest.