Makeda Mahadeo (born in 1987) is a prominent and notable Jamaican – Rwandan TV presenter, producer, and disc jockey. She immediately became popular after joining the TV presenting channel CNBC Africa. She previously worked on the Contact Fm radio show titled “The Switch,” which she handled for over five years. Makeda has co-anchored and produced the TV show “Rise And Shine Rwanda.” She is regarded as one of the country’s first females to be a DJ.
Makeda Mahadeo Biography
Makeda Mahadeo was born in 1987 to a Rwandan father and a Jamaican mother on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica. Makeda Mahadeo’s father, who died tragically, was a Rastafarian Dj popularly known in the music industry before his demise. Makeda was born and brought up on the Caribbean Island and said her late father, “Aloys Karamuheto” was her major source of inspiration.
Education
She graduated from a Jamaican University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature before pursuing a career as a disc jockey.
Career
Makeda Mahadeo is a popular disc jockey tagged as one of the most prominent and influential Rwandan Socialities on CNN. Makeda has an increasing amount of followers, a feat that she attained after deciding to chase a career in media. She has shown high consistency and was chosen to judge in 2019’s East African Got Talent Show, where she was well accepted and appreciated. Her main rise to fame was after starting a career in the entertainment industry as a DJ in 2010, and she has gone off to be a massive success.
Age
As of 2024, she is 37 years of age.
Makeda Mahadeo Husband
She is currently married to Sacha Haguma, who she regards as the “Love of Her Life.” She got married on the 20th of November 2017 at Gisenyi.
Social Media
You can connect with her via social media.
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I wrote a piece for @OkayAfrica featuring 11 Rwandan Artists You Should Be Listening To ? highlighting new acts that have come up & made moves within the last 5 years. Honestly, it was hard to narrow down!✨ Here it is in case u missed it ⬇️https://t.co/4X0LXv0Hpm
— Makeda M (@Contact_Makeda) May 7, 2021
Net Worth
She is said to have an estimated net worth of R63 million which she derives from her career in media and entertainment.
