Vanessa Mdee Net Worth 2025

what is Vanessa Mdee net worth? Vanessa Hau Mdee is a Tanzanian recording artist, television personality and radio host. Mdee is popularly known for being the first ever Tanzanian MTV VJ. She later rose to prominence as a radio and TV host, hosting Epic Bongo Star Search and Dume Challenge for ITV Tanzania before signing to B’Hits Music Group in late 2012.

Vanessa Mdee Net Worth

Vanessa Mdee net worth 2025: Vanessa is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, rapper, youth activist, television personality and radio host. Mdee is popularly known for being the first ever Tanzanian MTV VJ.

Vanessa Mdee Net Worth	$6 million
Date of birth	7 June 1988
Occupation	Musician
Nationality	Tanzania

As of 2025, Vanessa Mdee net worth is estimated at $ 6 million

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Vanessa Mdee was born on 7 June 1988, in Arusha, the third-largest city in Tanzania; located in Northern Tanzania.

She became familiar with various cultures after growing up in New York, Paris, Nairobi and Arusha.

Vanessa obtained her secondary and high level education at Arusha Modern High School.

She proceeded to university at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa to pursue a Law degree.

Vanessa quickly became familiar with many different forms of creative and performing arts.

In early 2007, Mdee got the chance to audition for The MTV VJ Search in Dar es Salaam.

Afterwards, she joined Carol and Kule to host the Coca-Cola Chart Express.

By 2008, Mdee had established herself in Tanzania and around the continent, hosting shows in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Angola, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

She also became known in the United States and Brazil.

Music Career

Vanessa Mdee released her debut album ‘Money Mondays’ on 15 January 2018.

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The album consists eighteen tracks, two as bonus and sixteen as official tracks. Including Bambino ft. Reekado Banks , Cash Madame, Bounce and Kisela ft. P Squares’s Peter.

Money Mondays broke many records in East African Music history, a report announced by African most loved music streaming platform BoomPlay.

Vanessa Mdee Net Worth

Vanessa Mdee net worth is estimated at $ 6 million. Vanessa Mdee is one of the richest musicians in Tanzania. She has a net worth of $ 6 million. She owns a BMW three series

She has been involved in several projects since 2008.

In 2008, Mdee worked with the Staying Alive Foundation on a project close to her heart. Mdee also joined Malaria No More in their Z!nduka Campaign, a campaign aimed at the eradication of malaria.

Media and Television Work

In 2011, Mdee’s became the host of 102.5 Choice FM’s The Hitlist. As host, Mdee played R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop.

She also interviewed many artists, such as K’Naan, Kelly Rowland, Mac Miller, Rick Ross, Ludacris, Miguel, Donald, Naazizi, Xtatic, Stella Mwangi, Camp Mulla, Tay Grin, Teargas, Dr. Sid and many more African and international acts.

Vanessa Mdee appeared on MTV Shuga Down South several episodes as Stormi the glam madam.

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Endorsements and Brand Deals

Vanessa Mdee received an endorsement deal from Crown Paints, to be its brand ambassador in Tanzania.

In 2015, Vanessa Mdee signed a brand ambassadorship deal with Samsung Tanzania.

Awards and Achievements

In 2012, Mdee was awarded at a gala in New York City by the UNA-YP (United Nations Association of Young Professionals) for being an African change maker.

In the same month she was awarded by the GAVI Alliance for her support in the initiation of free vaccinations for Tanzanian children

in 2014, AFRIMA Awards; Vanessa Mdee nominated for two categories: Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa and Best African RNB & Soul in the All Africa Music Awards. On 27 December, Vanessa Mdee won Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa award in Lagos, Nigeria.

Net Worth Over Time

Vanessa Mdee net worth is estimated at $ 6 million making her one of the wealthiest musicians in Tanzania.

Personal Life and Expenditures

Vanessa and Juma Jux were in a relationship for six years before the final breakup in 2018 which they mutually agreed to keep secret before Vanessa revealed the news in an interview in 2019

In December 2020, Vanessa announced her engagement to Rotimi by posting a video of her diamond ring on Instagram along with a long caption. On 29 September 2021, they welcomed a boy

Conclusion

Vanessa Mdee net worth is estimated at $6 million. She achieved success through music and her presence on Television and radio.

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