Phina
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| Birth name | Sarah Michael Kitinga |
| Also known as | Saraphina |
| Born | 1996 Dar es Salaam |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Phina Management |
Sarah Michael Kitinga (born in 1996) is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter who is well known as Phina or Saraphina.[1][2] Her songs such as Rara, Superwoman, Manu, Sponsor, Sisi Ndo Wale and Upo Nyonyo which was placed number 62 by Nigerian music website NotJustOk on their list of the best Tanzanian songs of the decade ranging from 2012 to 2022, made her household name in Tanzania.[3] Throughout her career Phina has collaborated with different music heavyweights including Jux, Otile Brown, Jay Melody and Ruby.
Career
[edit]Phina began her career as a singer when she was six years old, singing at her school and church choir. During her secondary school time at Marry Goreth, she was given an opportunity to lead a school choir called "Angels of Herald".[4] Upon being admitted at the University of Dar es Salaam, Phina joined a praise and worship team. She attended different karaoke competitions and won the Mi–casa Lounge Karaoke competition.[5][6]
In 2018, she participated in Bongo Star Search (BSS) and won it that same year.[7]
In February 2021, Phina released her first single "IN LOVE" which was not commercially successful until she came up with her hit song Upo nyonyo in 2022, the song introduced her in the music industry and was later named by Notjustok as one of the top Tanzanian songs of 2023.[8]
In 2022, Phina changed her stage name from Saraphina to Phina.[9][10]
In 2023, Phina collaborated with different music heavyweights such as Otile Brown, Jux, Jay Melody and more.
Awards and nomination
[edit]Tanzania Music Awards 2021[11] – (Best upcoming artist & Best female performer)
Tanzania Music Awards 2022 – (Best female performer & Best East Africa collaboration – Super woman ft Otile Brown)[12]
Sound City MVP awards – Nomination for the best upcoming artist.[13]
Commercial activities
[edit]Phina has engaged in various influencing activities for different companies and organizations. In 2022, she served as a Coca-Cola Africa brand influencer for Coca-Cola. In 2023, she took on the role of a Guinness beer brand influencer, and she also became an influencer for the InDrive brand.[14]
In 2022, Phina signed a distribution deal with Ziiki
References
[edit]- ^ Kubik, Gerhard (2001). Tanzania. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.27485.
- ^ "Rising East African Artists to Watch Out for in 2023 - the Sauce".
- ^ "The 100 best Tanzanian songs of the decade: 2012 – 2022 | Notjustok". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "'Nipo Nyonyo' singer did not enhance behind".
- ^ "Phina asaini dili la miaka minne na Ziiki Media". 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Rising East African Artists to Watch Out for in 2023 – the Sauce".
- ^ Saimon, Musa (2020-12-31). "Analysis of Feedback Giving Practice Among Judges of Bongo Star Search Program". Profetik: Jurnal Komunikasi. 13 (2): 184. doi:10.14421/pjk.v13i2.1688. ISSN 2549-0168.
- ^ "Top Tanzanian Songs Of 2022 | Notjustok East Africa". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok. 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "Sarafina, zao la BSS linalonogesha bongofleva". Mwananchi. 25 September 2022.
- ^ "'Nipo Nyonyo' singer did not enhance behind".
- ^ "Hawa ndio washindi wa Tuzo za Muziki Tanzania". Boomplay.
- ^ "#TMA2022: Phina mtumbuizaji bora wa kike wa mwaka". Tanzaniaweb.
- ^ "Diamond Platnumz, Phina And Other Tanzanian Acts Bag Nominations At The 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards | SEE DETAILS". NOTJUSTOK. 19 January 2023.
- ^ "Phina asaini dili la miaka minne na Ziiki Media". 25 January 2023.