Lenay Biography: Boyfriend, Songs, Net Worth, Age, Movies, YouTube, Ethnicity

Lenay Chantelle Olsen — known simply as Lenay — is a Congolese-American YouTuber, singer, TV host and digital creator whose multi-faceted career spans music, hosting, gaming, and online content.

She first gained broader attention when she became a host for MTV’s show 10 on Top, and later leveraged that exposure into building a global audience through YouTube, where she publishes content in both English and Spanish.

Over time, Lenay branched into music — releasing originals and covers — and established herself as an independent artist blending pop vibes with multilingual appeal.

Profile

• Full name: Lenay Chantelle Olsen
• Date of birth: October 25, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Zaire)
• Nationality: Congolese / American
• Profession: YouTuber, Singer, TV Host, Actress, Gamer, Content Creator
• Parents: Naomi Olsen (mother) and Antonio Olsen (father)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Jason Dunn (div.)
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In relationship with Germán Garmendia
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Congolese / African descent (African-born)
• Net worth: US$ 1.4 million

Early Life and education

Lenay Chantelle Olsen was born on October 25, 1985 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where her parents served as missionaries. When she was four years old, her family moved to Minnesota in the United States.

Growing up in Minnesota, she faced the challenge of adapting to a new language and culture — she initially struggled with English, but overcame the barrier with help.

During her high school years, she pursued a path to become a Spanish teacher; she later spent a portion of her education in Latin America (reportedly studying in countries such as Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador) to complete that training. After finishing school, Lenay relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her ambitions in entertainment and media.

Personal Life

Lenay’s personal life has had its public moments. She was previously married to musician Jason Dunn, which is why for a time she went by “Lenay Dunn.” That marriage ended, and she later chose to perform as simply “Lenay.”

In more recent years, she has been publicly associated with YouTuber Germán Garmendia. Lenay tends to keep many aspects of her private life out of the spotlight.

Career

Lenay’s career in media and entertainment took off when she became a host for MTV’s show 10 on Top — a gig that exposed her to a younger, global audience and gave her early experience in television hosting.

Her hosting career followed a unique path: rather than traditional auditions, a video she submitted caught the attention of MTV, leading to her hiring.

Around the same time, she was also working with brands and projects such as Red Bull, and contributing to events and promotions. Concurrently, Lenay built a strong presence on YouTube. Over time, she created and uploaded content across vlogs, gaming, lifestyle, and music. She eventually launched a separate music-focused YouTube channel to publish her songs.

As a musician, Lenay writes songs (often on guitar or piano — instruments she learned in childhood) and performs both originals and covers. She has released various singles and music videos spanning both English and Spanish languages — sometimes described as “Spanglish” — and has performed live concerts in Latin America (for example in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay) as part of her early musical outreach.

Net worth

Lenay’s estimated net worth is around US$ 1.42 million. Her income streams appear diversified: YouTube ad revenue, music releases, social-media influencing, and livestream/gaming content.

Social Media

• YouTube: Lenay

Discography

• Daylight (single)
• You Feel Like Home (single)
• Drive for Miles (single)
• La La Land (single)
• Deja Vu (single)
• Nights (single)
• There Was a Party (single)
• Playa en Enero (single)
• Something Real (single)
• Off the Grid (single)
• Ojos Cafés (single)
• Toxic (single)