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Artist Bio

Xenia Manasseh is an exceptionally skilled artist and songwriter from Nairobi, Kenya. She exudes poise and introspective wisdom beyond her years with a honest and relatable humanity that suffuses her writing like a heartfelt conversation. Xenia Manasseh is currently based in Los Angeles and her impressive career includes collaborations with renowned artists such as Juls, Mr. Eazi, Tay Iwar, and Sauti Sol bringing a refreshing take to Afrobeats, Afro R&B and Afropop scenes. Xenia has lent her vocals to albums by renown artists such as Sauti Sol and Burna Boy. She has co-written and provided background vocals for tracks on Teyana Taylor's "The Album," and in 2023, Xenia contributed to the R&B icon Brandy's Christmas album, showcasing Xenia's undeniable multifaceted approach as a writer and as a contributing artist. Xenia has garnered attention for her solo music endeavors with her recently releases album Love/Hate Part 1 and 2 debuting in 2023. It received widespread acclaim, earning her a spot on Spotify's radar program and major global R&B platforms and playlists such as Bet Soul. Xenia continued to soar, building her performance and presence leading to features on prestigious platforms like Colors x Studios (2023), an appearance on NPR's tiny desk supporting Berhana (2023), a european and UK tour with Bien-Aimé of Sauti Sol and Joshua Baraka unveiling the new faces of East African music today and most recently contributed to 4 blue note [NYC] shows with Kelela (2024).

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