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Tanzanian Songbird Nandy Breaks Records with 10 Million YouTube Views

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 22 July 2019.

July 22, 2019, marked a significant milestone for Tanzanian songbird Nandy as she became the first female artist in East Africa to hit over 10 million views on YouTube.

Just four months after the release of her hit song 'Ninogeshe', the video has garnered an impressive 10 million views, a testament to her growing popularity.

Nandy expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her fans and team on social media, thanking them for their support and love.

THANKS GOD THANK YOU MY FANS TANKS MY TEAM AND MY DIRECTOR @joowzeytz …. 10M more majors to come?

Nandy's rise to fame began when she was selected to represent Coke Studio Africa in 2017. Her performance with Ethiopian artist Betty G helped her gain recognition, and she was subsequently nominated for the Best Female on the East African category in the AFRIMMA awards in November 2017.

Her success has opened doors for national recognition and corporate endorsement, with several of her songs topping the charts on Bongo Radio and YouTube. Nandy has also launched the 'Nandy Festival', a touring event that showcases her music and performances.

Celebrities and fans have taken to social media to congratulate Nandy on her achievement, with many expressing their admiration for her music and talent.

Watch Nandy's 'Ninogeshe' music video:

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