Jump to content
Poll: Which of these have you done…? ×

Your Ad Could Be Here

Recommended Posts

Posted

Hello Everyone, 


My name is Sarah, but my performing name is Saraphina Michael. I am 23 years old and proudly from Tanzania in East Africa.  Like everyone here, music is a massive passion of mine. I have sung all of my life, starting at home, at church and at school. As I became a teen I realised I could hold a note, so I started to sing, and sing, and sing, and sing!

 

I moved to Dar Es Salaam (our former capital and biggest City) to study, and starting singing more and more. I topped up my University funds by singing at events. I entered a Karaoke competition and won it.

 

Then I got brave, very brave due to family circumstances. I entered Bongo Star Search, basically the X-Factor for Tanzania!  A show that is on national TV weekly in a similar format, a camp, a big hotel, live TV shows and public votes every week. We even have our own (female) Simon Cowell (or Madam as we call her). Anyway, I won it - just last year. I am proudly the current CHAMPION!

 

Since my win, I have had issues. Some with completing my education but also music wise. I have really struggled with management, with support. I am a novice and it is not easy without good support within the industry. But I am close, I am very close. (please God).

 

 

This is one of my fave covers, I even got a direct reply from Banky W himself on this one. I do have a decent profile and following in Tanzania but my Fan Base and getting impatient (and who can blame them), that I have not released anything yet. I now have FOUR songs close to release, all originals but obviously I cannot post here yet,

I am finalising things but I want to make some contacts not just in Africa but worldwide. I plan to travel to the UK and maybe USA in the next year. I feel at ease singing in English and my English word formation is good, I believe.


If you look at my YouTube channel (please subscribe), you can see a selection of videos and my aesthetic style, in the PlayLists section you can see some videos of me on and winning BSS (Bongo Star Search).

I am interested in linking up with anyone in the industry. Don't be shy, I will try not to be either and thank you for reading this and looking at my work. I appreciate any comments.

https://www.instagram.com/saraphina_michael_official/

https://www.facebook.com/saraphinamichaelofficial

me@saraphinamichael.com

 

 

 

Posted

Thank you Anika, but I have a long way to go.

 

In Africa, even though it is a huge and tough show to win, it is just the beginning of the journey. There are no-multi million dollar recording deals or anything. But I am not complaining, this has given me a start and given me a good name and following at home. I am forever grateful.

 

However, a huge journey ahead. I need a huge amount of luck and help. Hopefully my passion and my voice can shine through!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

Your Ad Could Be Here



  • Current Donation Goals

    • Raised $1,140
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By continuing to use our site you indicate acceptance of our Terms Of Service: Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy, our Community Guidelines: Guidelines and our use of Cookies We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.