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East African urban music is a popular music genre of the three countries customarily grouped as "East Africa": Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The genre is basically an offshoot of western popular music, particularly hip hop and funk, somewhat influenced by more traditional African music. Kapuka, genge, and bongo flava are some of the subgenres ...
In March 2023, Zuchu released her first official music video for the year 2023 for a new single titled Napambana. [9] In June 2023, Zuchu announced that she had surpassed 500 million views on Youtube, making her the first female artist in East Africa and the fifth female artist in Africa to achieve this milestone. [10]
Lucas Mkenda popularly known as Mr. Nice [1] is a Tanzanian veteran singer and one of the most celebrated vocalists in East Africa dominating East African music in the early 2000s alongside Jose Chameleone of Uganda and Jua Cali of Kenya.
Sauti Sol's recognition continued to rise in 2012, as they were nominated for and won the Most Gifted East African award at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards for their song "Shukuru" with Tanzanian rapper AY. [20] On 29 April 2014, the band released "Nishike".
It inspired West African popular music, coupé-décalé, Kuduro, and East African dance music. [ 5 ] [ 1 ] [ 4 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] Ndombolo customarily features lead vocalists, backup vocalists, guitars, drums, and synthesized sounds . [ 9 ]
The music of Kenya is very diverse, with multiple types of folk music based on the variety over 50 regional languages. [1] Zanzibaran taarab music has also become popular, as has hip hop, reggae music, soul, soukous, zouk, rock and roll, funk and Europop. Additionally, there is a growing western classical music scene and Kenya is home to a ...
Omary Ally Mwanga (born 31 December 1995), known professionally as Marioo, is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and music producer.He is known for his hits such as Bia Tamu, Mama Amina, Dear Ex, Raha, Mi Amor and Naogopa, songs that have made him a household name in Tanzania and East Africa in general.
Pages in category "Music of East Africa" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Bango (music) E.