This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
Vanessa Mdee, a Tanzanian music sensation, has surprised fans by announcing her exit from the music industry after 13 years of dedication to her craft.
On her podcast, 'Deep Dive with Vanessa Mdee', the Atlanta-based singer-songwriter revealed that she had grown tired of the hypocrisy in the music industry and had decided to leave it behind.
'The reason why I had to leave the industry is because I needed to choose my life, the music industry is demonic,' she said.
Despite her love for music, Mdee stated that she had accomplished what she set out to do and was now ready to be a source of light to the world.
'I know that my fans don't want to hear this, but I'm never too far away from you, trust me,' she reassured her fans.
Published on June 18, 2020, Mdee's decision to leave the music industry has left fans and industry insiders alike wondering what's next for the talented artist.
