Nandy, born Faustina Charles Mfinanga on November 9, 1992, in Moshi, Tanzania, is a renowned Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and actress. She has significantly contributed to the Bongo Flava music scene, earning accolades such as the Best Female Artist in East Africa at the All Africa Music Awards in both 2017 and 2020.
| Full Name | Faustina Charles Mfinanga |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1992-11-09 (Age: 32) |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Religion | Christian |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur |
| Social Media | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | X (Twitter) |
Nandy’s musical journey began early; she was an active member of her Sunday school choir at the age of five. She later became the head of her high school choir at Lomwe High School. Her breakthrough came with the release of her single “Nagusagusa,” produced by Emma the Boy, which gained rapid popularity.
In January 2023, Nandy launched her own record label, “The African Princess,” and signed her first artist, Yammi.
Beyond music, she is an entrepreneur with her own beauty and fashion company and serves as Tanzania’s Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF’s water, sanitation, and hygiene program
