Xenia Manasseh, is an exceptionally skilled Grammy nominated 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. ​

 

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 “Escape Room” earning her Grammy recognition as a songwriter. Xenia also contributed to the R&B icon Brandy's Christmas album, showcasing Xenia’s undeniable multifaceted approach both as a writer and as a contributing artist.

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Xenia has garnered attention for her solo music endeavors with her recently released albums love/hate part 1 & 2 and maybe 1 & 2 EP’s . They received widespread acclaim, earning her a spot on Spotify’s Radar program and major global R&B platforms such as BET/Soul.

 

Xenia continued to soar, building her performance and presence leading to features on prestigious platforms like COLORS x Studios, an appearance on NPR's Tiny Desk supporting Berhana, a European and UK tour with Bien-Aimé of Sauti Sol and Joshua Baraka unveiling the new faces of East African music today even contributing to 4 Blue Note [NYC] shows with Kelela.

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She grapples with the complexities of unconditional love and her introspective lyrics continues to captivate audiences worldwide, establishing her as one of the most promising talents in the music industry today.