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Owerri Bongo (Bongo/Igbo Bongo) is a style of Igbo highlife music that has its origins in the Igbo people of Owerri and spread around all Imo State, which is in eastern Nigeria. The musical style is a sub-genre of Igbo highlife music. [1] Unlike Igbo highlife, which is known for its brass horns and often somber feel.
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Bongo is a term which was originally used to refer the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam. [5] Outside Tanzania, Bongo is often referring to Tanzania. [6] Bongo as a term originated in the late 70's during a very difficult time following both the global fuel shocks of the 70's and the Kagera war against Uganda.
Bongo flava borrows from Tanzanian hip hop, with fast rhythms and rhymes in Swahili. The name "Bongo Flava" comes from the Swahili word for brains: ubongo. Bongo is the nickname of Dar es Salaam. It means that you need brains to survive there. It has evolved over time, combining elements of American rap, R&B, hip hop, with its unique Swahili twist.
The name "Bongo" of Bongo Flava comes from Kiswahili usually meaning brains, intelligence, cleverness but can also mean mentally deranged. [6] Bongo is the augmentative form of Ubongo, Kiswahili for Brainland. [10] Flava is Kiswahili for Flavour. [10] Ubongo is a term originally used, and in Tanzania still used, for the city of Dar es Salaam. [6]
Harmonize has been living in Dar es Salaam since completing secondary school education in 2009. He released his debut song, "Aiyola", in 2015. Other songs include "Kwa Ngwaru", [ 3 ] featuring Diamond Platnumz , and "Show Me," featuring Rich Mavoko . [ 4 ]
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