Category: Artists
So, here’s the thing about Jay Melody—dude just oozes talent. Seriously, people don’t call him Tanzania’s “King of Melodies” for nothing. He grew up in Dar es Salaam, you know, that super lively city that’s basically the heart of Tanzanian music. Little Jay ( Sharif Said Juma) started messing around...
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When you talk about gospel music in East Africa, Rose Muhando is practically royalty. Born in ‘76 (it feels weird saying someone’s born “recently” in the 70s, but time’s a flat circle anyway), she’s been belting out tunes that could wake the dead and melt even the iciest heart. I...
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Let’s be real—Khaligraph Jones’ story isn’t just another “rags to riches” hip-hop cliché. Brian Ouko Omollo’s beginnings were rooted in the realities of Kayole, Nairobi, a stark contrast to the idealized settings of fiction. Growing up the way he did, plus carrying a name like Ouko Robert (yeah, that rings...
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Okay, let’s talk about Nadia Mukami, honestly, she’s killing it. Born November 9, 1996, a ’90s baby—she’s dropped some bangers like “Si Rahisi” and the absolute earworm “Radio Love” with Arrow Bwoy. It wasn’t, like, an overnight thing either. Back in 2015 she jumped in the game, writing and recording...
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Alright, so let’s talk about Willy Paul—yeah, that guy. Honestly, if you’re into Kenyan music at all, you’ve probably bumped into his songs whether you wanted to or not. His government name? Wilson Abubakar Radido. Pretty official-sounding, right? But nobody calls him that. Born in September ’93, straight outta Mathare—one...
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Emmanuel Elibariki, better known as Nay Wa Mitego—or NayTrueboy if you wanna get fancy—he’s basically a legend in Tanzania’s hip hop and Bongo Flava scene. Dude was born in Manzese, Dar es Salaam, June 6, 1986 (Gemini season, for those keeping score). He kicked off his music adventure way back...
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With his real name Selemani Jabir Msonjele, he is known by many as Msaga Sumu, hailing from the famous city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. He has made a name for himself as a talented singeli singer and songwriter. Working with Kandoro Baba Entertainment, Msaga Sumu’s lively singeli music...
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Beka Flavour is a famous artist from Tanzania. He first became known when he was part of the Yamoto Band. This band was popular in East Africa because they mixed traditional Tanzanian music with modern beats. After the band broke up, Beka Flavour started making music on his own. He...
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Joseph Mayanja, famous across East Africa as Jose Chameleone, was born on April 30, 1979, in Kampala, Uganda. He is one of eight siblings, raised by Gerald and Prossy Mayanja. Growing up in this lively family environment laid the groundwork for his future in music. Chameleone’s music combines traditional Ugandan...
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Kenyan musician Otile Brown is known for his unique and catchy music. He combines different styles like modern R&B, Bongo Flava, reggae, and Afropop, creating a sound that listeners love. Otile released his first song collection, “Best of Otile Brown,” in 2017, which set the stage for his first full...
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Abdul Juma Idd, popularly known as Lava Lava, is a Tanzanian musician born on March 27, 1993. He is currently signed under Diamond Platnumz’s renowned record label, WCB Wasafi. Lava Lava’s journey into the music industry began after he navigated a highly competitive audition process at Tanzania House of Talents...
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The arrival of his best-selling 2008 debut album, Cinderella, launched the multi-talented and award-winning Tanzanian recording artist Alikiba (Ali Saleh Kiba),into East African superstardom. Known for his captivating Swahili vocals and the infectious blend of Afro-pop with American hip-hop, reggae, R&B, dancehall, and traditional Tanzanian styles like taarab and dansi,...
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With a signature percussive guitar technique and deeply emotive vocals, Mbosso (Mbwana Yusuph Kilungi) has become a popular Bongo Flava artist, a genre blending American hip-hop with Tanzanian musical traditions. His journey began in the boy group Yamoto Band before he embarked on a successful solo path in the late...
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Nandy, a prominent Tanzanian bongo flava artist who rose to prominence in the early 2010s, blends dancehall, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and Afrobeat influences in her music. Her 2017 hit “Nagusa Gusa” catapulted her to stardom, earning her the All Africa Music Award for Best Female Artist in East Africa that...
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In the Tanzanian music scene, Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, most often referred to as Rayvanny, stands out as a proficient Bongo Flava (Tanzanian hip hop) performer. He was born on August 22, 1993, and although he has gained national and international fame, he is originally from the Mbeya region. His music...
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Harmonize, a Tanzanian artist celebrated as a singer, songwriter, and dancer, carved his path into the African mainstream in the late 2010s with his energetic fusion of bongo flava and appealing Afro-pop. A versatile solo artist and multi-instrumentalist, key moments in his ascent include “Kwa Ngwaru,” a standout collaboration with...
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Widely recognized throughout East Africa as Zuchu, Zuhura Othman Soud is a celebrated Tanzanian singer and songwriter. Born in Zanzibar on November 22, 1993, she currently resides in Dar es Salaam. Her music career has flourished under the famous WCB Wasafi record label, making her a well-known figure in the...
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To finance his 2010 debut single, “Kamwambie,” Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz made significant sacrifices, including selling second-hand clothes, pumping gas, and even giving up his mother’s gold ring. His career quickly gained momentum, leading to his 2014 hit single, “Number One,” which was later remixed with Nigerian superstar Davido....
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Aslay Isihaka Nassoro, born on May 6, 1995, is a celebrated vocalist from Tanzania Known by names like Aslay, Dogo Aslay, and Dingi Mtoto, he began his music career in 2011 with his debut song ‘Naenda kusema.’ This track quickly gained fame across East Africa and was launched by the...