1. Shingai Elizabeth Maria Shoniwa, known professionally as Shingai is a British singer, songwriter, musician, and actress, best known as the vocalist and bassist for the English indie rock band Noisettes.
10 Facts About Shingai Shoniwa
1. 2.
Shingai Shoniwa's parents are both Zimbabweans who migrated to England.
3.
Shingai Shoniwa first wanted to be an actress, and for a while joined the Lost Vagueness crew as a burlesque performer.
4.
Shingai Shoniwa studied circus skills at a London youth club as a teenager.
5.
Shingai Shoniwa made an appearance on Annie Lennox's 2007 album, Songs Of Mass Destruction on the single "Sing".
6.
On 19 November 2009, Shingai Shoniwa performed with rapper Dizzee Rascal at the Royal Albert Hall for an event to raise money for charity.
7.
On 31 December 2009 Shingai Shoniwa was featured in the Annual Hootenanny 2010 show, where she performed together with Jools Holland a version of "Don't Upset the Rhythm" and contributed to the vocals of tail-song "Down By The Riverside".
8.
In 2013, Shingai Shoniwa appeared on the album Chrome Black Gold by Chrome Hoof, singing lead on four tracks.
9.
Shingai Shoniwa released her first solo album, Too Bold, in October 2020.
10.
On 8 September 2009, Shingai Shoniwa appeared as a special guest on the Five discussion programme The Wright Stuff.