2011: Stella Mwangi - Haba Haba

Already a major star in Africa, Stella is now setting her sights on building herself a career in Norway following her victory at this year’s Melodi Grand Prix. Her interest in music started at the age of 6 when seeing Tina Turner for the first time. Raised on a mixture of reggae, world music, gospel and country, Stella later became influenced by hip hop.She has warmed up for Busta Rhymes and has also sung for Nelson Mandela as well as being nominated for a number of music awards, including MTV Africa’s Newcomer of the Year in 2009.

Participant Profile

In the semi final