Phina

Phina
Birth nameSarah Michael Kitinga
Also known asSaraphina
Born1996
Dar es Salaam
Musical career
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Musician
  • Music producer
  • Songwriter
Instruments
  • Keyboard
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
LabelsPhina Management

Sarah Michael Kitinga (famously known as Phina, born in 1996) is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter.[1][2] Her songs such as Rara, Superwoman, Manu, Sponsor, Sisi Ndo Wale and Upo Nyonyo which was placed number 62 by Nigerian music website NotJustOk on their list of the best Tanzanian songs of the decade ranging from 2012 to 2022, made her household name in Tanzania.[3] Throughout her career Phina has collaborated with different music heavyweights including Jux, Otile Brown, Jay Melody and Ruby.

  1. ^ Kubik, Gerhard (2001). Tanzania. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.27485.
  2. ^ "Rising East African Artists to Watch Out for in 2023 - the Sauce".
  3. ^ "The 100 best Tanzanian songs of the decade: 2012 – 2022 | Notjustok". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-01-02.