Monik Tenday is a Congolese singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She is often regarded as one of the most talented women artists in her country the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Born in Mbujimayi, in the center of the country and raised in Lubumbashi before the family moves to Kinshasa, the capital of the country, Monik Speaks and understands all the 6 languages: the 4 main
languages of DRC, Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba, and Swahili., in addition to French and English.

Monik is from a musician family and took intensive lessons on a daily basis from her grandparents who were guitarists and singer. Her father is also a guitarist and her mother has initiated her to the folkloric songs from kasaï since very young. She began singing with her sister in churches and their group was named "The Tendays"
After studying music at the National Institute of Arts in Kinshasa(DR Congo), She was recruited as a guitar teacher.

Her career started after appearing for 15 minutes at a festival in Kinshasa.
Engaged artist, she sings again racism, violence and promotes the "living together". She is now well- known as a fervent defender of women's rights. A lot of her songs are considered hymns on violence against women.

Monik has now 4 albums.

Line-up:

Monique - vocals and instrumentals