INTRODUCTION
Vanillah is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava singer and songwriter whose melodic sound and songwriting work brought him into Alikiba’s Kings Music circle. In March 2026, Apple Music selected him for its Up Next artist-development program in East Africa.
Birth name:
Fanuel Phabian Peter
Career
Singer, songwriter, musician
Birthday
Not publicly confirmed
Age:
Not publicly confirmed
Zodiac Sign:
Not publicly confirmed
Birthplace:
Mwanza, Tanzania
Nationality:
Tanzanian
HOW BIG IS Vanillah ON THE NET?
A third-party YouTube analytics listing showed approximately 223,000 subscribers in November 2026. The count is a snapshot and not a verified live figure.
HOW DID Vanillah BECOME FAMOUS?
He won the Super Nyota contest in 2019, contributed to Alikiba’s song Utu, and joined Kings Music before releasing Listen to Me. His song Tamu Chungu with Alikiba passed 1.5 million YouTube views by March 2026.
BEFORE THE FAME
He grew up in Mwanza, performed music while in school and later studied music after completing ordinary-level education.
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
He has worked with Alikiba and Tommy Flavour, with credits also connecting him to Ommy Dimpoz and Abdukiba.
Personal LIFE and Relationship
His public interviews focus mainly on songwriting and professional development; a current romantic relationship is not confirmed.
Body Measurements
Height: Not publicly confirmed
Hair Color: Not publicly confirmed
Eye Color: Not publicly confirmed
Body Type: Not publicly confirmed
