Monica Nyenge

Monica Nyenge- Singer/performer/voice artist/ songwriter.

Monica is more than your typical entertainer, she is known as’ the tiny lady with a big voice”. She has also gained the moniker‘Tiny Tina’, referring to Tina Turner’s voice power and stage presence. To some her voice is likened to Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston. Monica’s music background includes:- Musical Theatre ( Reps theatre, Barnyard), TV reality contests, Session singer, Jingles, and fronting Rock/pop/and Jazz bands.

Monica performs live at various functions for corporate and private clients, at different type of venues including up market hotels/restaurants, lounges, clubs, casinos, festivals concerts and weddings. Because of a diverse repertoire and experience she prides herself in being able to deal with a varied audience. This includes Tina turner/Whitney Houston/Adele tributes, Jazz Standards, Top 40 Hits,Soul,Rock, Traditional African music as well as composing her own original songs. In addition to amazing vocals and versatility on stage she plays an African instrument called the Mbira or thumb piano a beautiful eerie sound suitable for background and cocktails.

“There is nothing like a live performance”, Monica remarks. The future looks bright for Mon, equipped with a strong work ethic, professionalism and artistry she looks to perform and meet as many people and share the beauty of music and art.
Some Noteworthy Performances and clients

Harare International Jazz fest 2015
African Presidential roundtable
Ambassador Du France
Superstar reality Tv music show
Lanxess women’s day 2011-14
CSIR
Dow 50th anniversary
Schneider electric
Lucky star
Absa
Barnyard Theatre
Reps Theatre- Motown Magic
Art Alive Festival
Swaziland Bushfire festival
Blackjack Casino

Some Career highlights

ZIMA 2006 Music Award- best jazz album- collaboration as vocalist
Album Release- Collaboration Pop Album Girl group
Original Song used in Doc feature film

Notable Venues

Sandton Convention centre
The Venue Melrose arch
Arts Alive Festival
Bassline concerts
Radisson Bluhottels
Ascot Boutique Hotel
Moyo Restaurant
Keg and Eagle

TV and Radio
2 Reality star talent search shows
Jingles for various clients