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{{Short description|Polish reggae singer and songwriter}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{notability|bio|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Mesajah
| image           = Mesajah 2017.jpg
| image_size      =
| caption         = Mesajah, 2017
| birth_name      = Manuel Rengifo Diaz
| birth_date      = {{birth date and age|df=y|1985|11|26}}
| birth_place     = [[Wroclaw]], Poland
| origin          =
| death_date      =
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| genre           = [[Reggae]], [[dancehall]]
| occupation      = Singer-songwriter
| instrument      = Vocals
| years_active    = 2003 – present
| label           = Popular Station Studio, Pink Crow Records, Lion Stage Management, Urban Rec, Lou & Rocked Boys
| associated_acts =
| website         =
}}
[[File:Mesajah.jpg|thumb|240px|Mesajah, 2008]]
'''Manuel Rengifo Diaz''' (born 26 November 1985), better known as '''Mesajah''', is a [[reggae]] singer and songwriter from [[Poland]].
== Career ==
Born and raised in [[Wrocław|Wroclaw]], Poland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wroclaw.naszemiasto.pl/artykul/mesajah-wroclaw-jest-dla-mnie-numerem-jeden,3165535,art,t,id,tm.html|title=Mesajah: Wrocław jest dla mnie numerem jeden|first=Kinga|last=Czernichowska|date=22 February 2012|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref> His father comes from [[Peru]], and his mother is Polish.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/pl/group/Mesajah/forum/101851/_/523537|title=Mesajah|accessdate=18 October 2016}}</ref>
His musical career began in the Polish reggae band [[Natural Dread Killaz]], which he founded with his brother Paxon and friend Yanaz.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reggaepolskie.pl/zespoly/ndk.php |title=Zespół Natural Dread Killaz |website=www.reggaepolskie.pl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150328010926/http://www.reggaepolskie.pl/zespoly/ndk.php |archive-date=2015-03-28}} </ref> In 2008 he decided to try a solo career. His first album, called ''Ludzie prości'', was released in September 2008. From this album comes his most popular song called ''Każdego dnia''. The music video for this song has 22 million views on YouTube and is one of the most viewed videos of Mesajah.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbTuQ4S4jQc|title=Mesajah – Każdego dnia|last=PinkCrow|date=22 August 2008|accessdate=18 October 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref> His second album ''Jestem stąd'' was released 15 February 2012. His third album, ''Brudna prawda'', was released 7 June 2013. In 2016 he has released fourth album, ''Powrót do korzeni''.
The lyrics of Mesajah's songs are sometimes critical and sometimes positive opinions about world and human relations.
== Discography ==
=== Albums ===
* 2008: ''Ludzie prości,'' label: Pink Crow Records
* 2012: ''Jestem stąd,'' label: Lion Stage Management
* 2013: ''Brudna prawda,'' label: Urban Rec
* 2016: ''Powrót do korzeni,'' label: Lou & Rocked Boys
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== Sources ==
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[[Category:1985 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Polish reggae singers]]