Rose Mhando


Rose Muhando known professional as Rose Mhando, is Tanzanian Gospel singer, songwriter and choreographer. She was born and raised in Kilosa district, Morogoro region, Tanzania.

Background

Muhando, a former devout Muslim and mother of three, claims to have seen a vision of Jesus Christ while indisposed on her sick bed at the age of nine, having suffered for three years, after which she was healed and later converted to Christianity.

Career

Muhando started her music career as a choir teacher in Dodoma's Saint Mary's Choir for the Chimuli Anglican Church.
On 31 January 2005, she won best composer, best singer, and best album of the year at the Tanzania Gospel Music Award Concert.
In December 2005 she participated in a gospel concert to help raise funds for a Dar es Salaam orphanage.
In February 2011 Muhando signed a multi-album recording deal with Sony Music. The signing was announced at a press conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 9 February and was the first deal of its kind for East Africa.

Discography