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Sanaipei Tande – Single and not ready to mingle – Passion August 2010

By Gertrude Nyambu

They say that great oaks from little acorns grow. This is true of Sanaipei Tande. She went out on a limb to audition for the Coca Cola Popstar talent search because her brother thought she had a great voice and guess what? She won. Now her voice is her instrument. She is a singer, radio presenter and Karaoke host.

But that’s not all. She’s also beautiful and friendly with a wicked sense of humour. Her face is so spotless that I can’t resist asking about her beauty regime. She says it’s all natural. I’m jealous.

More than that, Sanaipei is sharp. She qualified to study Pharmacy at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and even though she hasn’t yet completed the course, she is determined to go the distance.

Sanaipei burst onto the limelight with Kevin Waweru and Pamela Waithaka in 2004 when the trio were named Kenya’s Coca Cola Popstars – together they formed the group Sema. The group split up in 2005 with just one album to her credit.

According to Sanaipei, she left the group under the influence of a third party who plied her with money and gifts with the mention of disbanding the group.

As a result, Sanaipei went solo, recording songs like Kwaheri, Dhahabu, Najuta and Niokoe among others. She insists that the rumours about bad blood between herself and Pamela are false.

Sanaipei joined Kiss FM in 2006, after working with Eve D’Souza on Hits not Homework at Capital FM. She is on air from 10am to 3pm from Monday to Friday. Off air, she composes and writes her own music.” I always seek inspiration before writing a song,”says the young musician whose music has R&B and taarab influences.
“The songs I am compiling will one day make a beautiful album but I am in no hurry. I am very passionate about music so in the meantime I want to nurture young talent.”
She has performed alongside some of the country’s top artistes including Jua Cali, Nameless and Bigpin but her dream is to work with Sauti Sol, Beyonce and Eminem. That dream just may come true as she was once voted the hottest, sexiest, female artiste alive.
On the personal front, Sanaipei recently broke up with her long time boyfriend – meaning she is single but she makes it clear that she not ready to mingle. Not just yet.
“I am really sorry it had to come to this but now I have to move on,”

Sanaipei was born 25 years ago in Mombasa.The family moved to Matasia, in Ngong when she was a teenager. “Speaking my mind is something I learnt when I was young. My family is all about honesty and integrity.They are very supportive of me and I treasure them.” She has just one sibling, her elder brother Saimi. Naturally, they are very close. Together with mum Lucy and dad Manase, they are a tight knit family.
Sana – as she is known to family, friends and fans – speaks from the heart. She is well aware that press people can often quote celebrities out of context, and sometimes report outright falsehoods, but she was raised to tell it as it is.
“I don’t like it when the papers run false stories. People believe what they read and will judge you by what they believe. It used to bother me but these days, I don’t care.”

Posted in Kenyan Musicians, Passion Magazine, Radio Presenters, Successful Women | August 16, 2010

  • nid

    I really like Sana. Hw can I hook up with her?

    • Otoyo ja kisumo

      call OJ from Sakata.or Jalas. why are you looking for a bad you cant catch?

    • http://www.camp_mulla.com loveDoctor_

      want to record a song bt u gat no cash? Follow me on twitter @loveDoctor_ or facebook ‘brilliant patrick mistrey’ i will suport you if u got talent and make u an upcomin artist in kenya.so if u bliv in your self…let get down 2 business…speak big money #0715038108#

  • Salaash ole

    she is cute i wish i could hook up with this gorgeous gal

  • Giture

    I like her simplicity and outlook to life.

  • Jimi

    Hey Guys, cute she may be, but it’s clear she ain’t ready to mingle. So hold your horses!!

  • jose

    i love her voice when she speak

  • DAISY

    I felt good just reading the story about Sanaa.She is so reserved,I mean she is not all over in the media.Keep up. You are not overexposed and that adds value to you as a person.I really like you.By the way,is your heart still beating Eminem..Eminem..?Gat his contacts,you can get them at a moments request.LOOL

  • Anonymous

    sana, your voice is great and have just liked the two virtues you have just talked about, honesty and integrity and the way you are determined in life Kudos!

  • RUTH WANJIKU

    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DEAR,BY ANY CHANCE ARE YOU A DANCER

  • James mungai

    Sana,even God knows u r hot,ur take on lyf is awesome,u just do u and the othas do themselves….fyi u r supuu,tru story

  • Anastasia B.

    Btw, the song “Dhahabu” mentioned in the article, is actually Pam’s song and not Sana’s (if my memory serves me right :)

  • Masai M

    Sana you is Beautiful n siwezi mind kumpeleka date day moja, can I get your number?

  • Peter mbithi(pmk)

    Sanaa u r very energetic n’ so cute.i lv u both in radio esp in 2 in lv session n’ also in music.u r so greet sanaa.

  • kennsvile

    Is she realy single!? I dnt thnk so. Was paparazid smtyms back kissing Manga. Or was tht jst aflirt?

    • loveDoctor_

      her name is ‘sana’ yani… mrembo sana.if i waz old enough,i would marry u n protect u frm sadnes! Love u kairatu

  • nelly adhiambo

    SANAA U R MA ROLE MODEL.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.I REALLY LOVE UA SHOWS ON RADIO

  • nelly adhiambo

    YOU ARE ACTUALLY A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

  • faith kenty

    good work drlng.no upright fela won’t compliment u 4 tha excellent way u rock tha mid-morning.with u in studio the hrs expire un noticebly.carry on dear,ur music selection?FANTASTIC

  • Carol

    Embu people luv u so much. Please panga a concert.

  • http://www.sugarmummazkenya.com Billy Musonye

    She is cute but she should remember one thing, she will never ever never ever sing alongside Eminem and Beyonce or Rihanna, that dream should be thrown in the dustbin

  • dennis mezzo

    HI sana,am 20yrs old n finished high skul last year.av been lookin 4 u xo bt thngs ddnt work out, altho i knew gkon was willin 2 giv mi ua contact. av recorded my first audio track in jomino bt an not thru wid ma producer due unfair support by mzee,Tha nxt track ‘ NIPE’is very nyc n want 2do it wid u, i kno ul lyk cz chorus fits n atha person n am very very sure utaipenda tu….ope we shall tok ths face 2 face…xo that u cn c how swt it is.ni MEZZO,pls tel wat u thnk abt it, ma contact ;0714166121.Malaterz sana.also fb nko;dennis mezzo.

  • loveDoctor_

    if i start i wont finish.let me just this…i love u n am goin 2 work with u soon….after am done with ‘camp mulla’

  • Sam

    Sanaa u r simple,cute n swt baibe.Continure 2 build ua life as a musician coz am alwayz ua fan!cheers

  • http://www Damaris ken

    Surely sanaa i hv learned alot from u, u are my role model i wish wat am doing wil also takes me high. I want 2 look femous lk my role models. Keep it up

  • Nesh

    Hi sanaipei your shows are interesting especially ile ya 2 for 2 love on Kiss fm.Congrats

  • Osiemojared

    i lav ur shows n ialways admire all dat u speak keep it up sanaa tuko pamoja

  • Carol wanjiku

    i lyk the way u talk about the youth, u inspire me alot

  • Fly High

    she is nice, good en furthermore she has a beautiful voice keep it up baibe!

  • ebrahim nyali

    Keep the spirit up if not higher. am ur die-hard fan. I love ur music and voice. am always listening your shows you just make me complete,. Eminem, beyonce are nothing if you hold on to that dream..

  • Sherylachi

    Go for it Sanapei please dont listen to negative thinkers who think that you have unrealistic dream of meeting Eminem and Beyonce its because you have a great mindset and you are going to achieve it.To those who think that is an unrealistic goal may they change their mindset this is unrealistic to yes this is very realistic.Read the book entitled the millionaires mindset by Gerry Robert.

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