Mentissa (singer)
Mentissa Eleonore Aziza, known mononymously as Mentissa, is a Belgian singer and songwriter. She is known for winning the first season of The Voice Kids in Flanders, and for her participation in the tenth season of The Voice : La plus belle voix.
Early life and education
Mentissa Aziza was born on 4 April 1999 in Ixelles, Brussels-Capital Region to parents of Congolese descent. Raised only by her mother, she grew up and attended secondary school in Denderleeuw, East Flanders. She later studied at the Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Antwerp.Career
Mentissa developed an interest for singing at the age of 12. In 2014, she was a participant in the first season of The Voice Kids in Flanders. She joined the team of Natalia Druyts after her blind audition, and went on to win the competition.In 2018 and 2019, Mentissa participated in the ninth season of The Voice of Holland, in which she reached the 'Knockouts' round as part of team Lil' Kleine. Two years later, in 2021, she entered the French version of The Voice franchise, finishing in the top 4 as part of team Vianney.
In October 2021, she joined the record label Tôt ou Tard. The airplay of the song "Et bam" on radio launched her career. Her debut album, La Vingtaine, was released on 18 November 2022. Mentissa opened for Vianney at the Olympia on 24, 25 and 26 November 2022, and embarked on her first tour in February 2023.
In 2024, she became a coach in the eleventh season of The Voice Belgique, alongside Beverly Jo Scott, Christophe Willem and Hatik. She was also announced as one of eight participants in Eurosong 2025, the Belgian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, with the song "Désolée". The song was co-written by Vianney.