Feli Nandi Biography
Feli Nandi, a notable Zimbabwean musician and fashion designer, has made significant strides in both the realms of music and fashion. Starting her musical journey as a backing vocalist for Ashton “Mbeu” Nyahora’s Mhodzi Tribe Band, she later transitioned into a successful solo career. Additionally, Feli Nandi has become a prominent figure in the fashion industry, solidifying her brand as one that cannot be ignored.
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Real Name
Feli Nandi’s birth name is Felistus Chipendo.
Age & Date of Birth
Feli Nandi’s exact date of birth is not publicly known. However, in a June 2020 interview, it was revealed that she had celebrated her 28th birthday that month.
This means that Feli Nandi was born in June 1992, and will be 32 years old as of June 2024.
Education & Qualifications
Details regarding Feli Nandi’s educational background and qualifications remain undisclosed.
Feli Nandi [Image Credit: Facebook/Feli Nandi Music]
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Musical Career
Growing up in a Christian family, Feli Nandi developed her passion for singing during church services. She attended local schools and later pursued a degree in fashion and design. Her unexpected entry into the music scene occurred at a wedding in 2017, where Mbeu invited her on stage to sing. This marked the beginning of her journey as a singer, joining Mhodzi Tribe as a backing vocalist.
Feli Nandi released several singles, including “Ndega Ndada,” “Woman” dedicated to her mother, a cover of Mbeu’s “Hazvinei,” and “Ndibateiwo,” collaborating with Mbeu and his team.
Fall Out With Mbeu And Solo Career
Feli Nandi’s music career took off when she joined Mbeu’s band as a backing vocalist. Her unique fashion sense, which often included dreadlocks and African print designs, quickly became a signature of her brand.
She performed with the Mhodzi Tribe for two and a half years before announcing her departure from the group in May 2023.
In a statement released on social media, Feli Nandi announced that she had been expelled from the group. She wrote,
“It is with great sadness that I announce my separation from Mbeu and the Mhodzi Tribe. Due to management’s decision, I have been expelled from the group. I regard this decision with the utmost gratitude.
“It is never easy to say goodbye, but on the same note, I am eternally grateful for all the lessons I learned, the nurturing, the guidance, and the grooming I received from The Tribe in terms of music and so much more. I am the artist I am today because of all the great times we shared.
“Thank you, Mbeu and Team.
“Thank you all for the opportunity to learn and grow over the last two and a half years.”
However, since embarking on a solo career, Feli Nandi has established herself as a force to be reckoned with.
Fashion Design Career
Feli Nandi is also a fashion designer, and she has established herself as a brand that is hard to ignore.
She launched Feli Nandi Apparels and established a small showroom for the brand at the Old Shell House, located along Nelson Mandela Avenue in Harare’s CBD.
Feli Nandi Apparels took the fashion world by storm after introducing a wide range of Ankara winter styles in 2021.
Feli Nandi [Image Credit: Facebook/Feli Nandi Music]
Personal Life
Feli Nandi is married and has two boys.
Although she had always dreamed of a music career, she put her dreams on hold after getting married and having a child at the age of 21.
However, she resumed singing at the age of 25 after an encounter with Ashton “Mbeu” Nyahora at a Norton wedding.
Some of Feli Nandi’s relatives did not understand her passion for music, but she draws inspiration from successful female musicians like Selmor Mtukudzi, Mai (Olivia) Charamba, and Janet Manyowa, who have their partners’ support.
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