Career
Notable single releases include “Drop” (2008), “Lock Maine Up” (2009), “Falling in Love” (2011), “Gimme a Sign” (2012), “Dancin by the Fire” feat. Soprano (2012), and “Sela Sela (Dance Together)” with Wes Madiko and produced by Will.i.Am Productions, which was named Official Song of the Africa Football Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013 (2013 Africa Cup of Nations), all released by Arusa Entertainment. Being classically trained in piano and voice, Zahra Universe has performed in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese.
She has done concert tours in America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Most recently she has been featured in major European media such as British Broadcasting Corporation Africa Today, France 24, VoxAfrica, and Radio France International’s Couleurs Tropicales. In addition to musical theatre, Zahra Universe has made several television acting appearances including programs on the History Channel and Investigation Discovery, as well as landing the lead role in a commercial for MeMe2 Magazine.
She has founded the non-profit organization Cultural Universe Exchange which is geared toward encouraging cultural dialogue and helping schools and youth in need of supplies, especially those toward improving education. In 2011, Zahra Universe was honored with the title of “Ambassador of Goodwill” for the growing seaport city of Kribi, Cameroon.
She speaks English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Her upcoming single “Dirty Thoughts” and album is scheduled for release early 2013.
