Tinayeshe Manyika – American Idol 2026 Profile, Age, Occupation
Tinayeshe Manyika is a singer, songwriter, and worship director from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a contestant on American Idol Season 24 in 2026.
Profile
| Name: | Tinayeshe Manyika |
| Gender: | Male |
| Hometown: | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, and worship director |
Tinayeshe Manyika is a Zimbabwean-American whose parents are missionaries from Zimbabwe. He has also spent time as a worship director.
His first name is pronounced Tee-Nigh-Yeh-Sheh. That’s the name he releases music under, and he’s released a good bit since 2023, including a seven-song album called “Through the Valley” in 2024.
He’s also been involved in several collaborations. A song called “Walk With Me,” recorded with The Porter’s Gate and Sandra McCracken, has more than 170,000 streams on Spotify.
Audition
During the auditions, Tinayeshe Manyika performed “” by .
Performances on American Idol
| Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditions | “” | – |
Don’t miss watching American Idol Season 24, which airs on ABC in 2026.
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