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Melina Katende is a singer, songwriter and guitarist signed to Universal Music Publishing.

Melina was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo in 1989. Due to civil war, Her family migrated to South Africa when she was 7 years old.

She ﬁrst became known after her youtube cover of Rihanna ft Eminem’s “Love the Way you Lie” received over 385 000 views on Youtube. Shortly after her channel views skyrocketed to almost 2 million views.

In June of 2011, Melina was chosen as one of four African female singers to participate in AvonVoices - a global singing competition. The panel of judges that selected Melina for the event included Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas, Natasha Bedingﬁeld, Delta Goodrem and Diane Warren. As the youngest contestant in the African group, Melina travelled to Rio De Janeiro Brazil where she recorded and performed two cover songs.

Melina released her debut EP - Real Deal in November 2011, which includes the tracks “Suddenly”, “Real Deal”, “SuperFly” and “Let Me Go”. December 2011, was a busy time for Melina as she was chosen to be one of the opening acts for Lil Wayne’s I Am Music tour in Johannesburg, South Africa. She also performed at the Annual French Music festival better known as Alliance Francais, along with Female Poetry group Rite2Speak.

In early 2012 she signed a Publishing deal as a singer songwriter with Universal Music South Africa. Melina has also collaborated with many artists as a singer and songwriter, her most notable collabos including working with critically acclaimed South African Hip Hop artist Proverb on a song entitled “Legacy” for his album “FourthWrite.”

Melina has just released her new single ‘Telephone’ off her debut studio album ‘Breaking Ice’ which is set for release in early 2013.

Melina Katende (Singer)
Melina Katende is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and Producer signed to Universal Music Publishing.

Melina was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo in 1989. Due to civil war, Her family migrated to Johannesburg South Africa where she attended primary, secondary and tertiary school.

She ﬁrst became known after her youtube cover of Rihanna ft Eminem’s “Love the Way you Lie” received over 385 000 views on Youtube. Shortly after her channel views skyrocketed to almost 2 million views.

In June of 2011, Melina participated in AvonVoices - a global singing competition. She was chosen amongst thousands of African Hopefuls by the panel of judges: Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas, Natasha Bedingﬁeld, Delta Goodrem and Diane Warren. As the youngest contestant of the 4 selected in Africa, Melina travelled to Rio De Janeiro Brazil where she recorded and performed two cover songs. She progressed to the semi-final round.

Melina released her debut EP - Real Deal in November 2011, which includes the tracks “Suddenly”, “Real Deal”, “SuperFly” and “Let Me Go”. December 2011, was a busy time for Melina as she was chosen to be one of the opening acts for Lil Wayne’s I Am Music tour in Johannesburg, South Africa. She also performed at the Annual French Music festival at Johannesburg's Alliance Francais, along with Female Poetry group Rite2Speak.

In early 2012 she signed a Publishing deal as a singer songwriter with Universal Music South Africa. Melina has also collaborated with artists across the board. Her most notable collaboration including working with critically acclaimed South African Hip Hop artist Proverb on a song entitled “Legacy” for his album “FourthWrite.”

Melina recently just released her new single ‘Telephone’ off her debut studio album ‘Breaking Ice’ which is set for release between 2013 and early 2014.