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Darleen was alleged dating fellow Tanzanian singer Alikiba, a speculation that she and Alikiba publicly denied revealing that they were just friends and business partners. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] At the end of 2019, Darleen was married to Isihaka Mtoro as his second wife.
Bongo Flava is a large divergent evolution of muziki wa kizazi kipya, meaning "music of the new generations", which originated in the middleclass youth of Kinondoni District, in Dar es Salaam between the mid-1980s and 1990s. [10]
His interest in music began early, but his first official release came in 2009 whilst signed to Tip Top Connection Group, co-founded by Babu Tale, and previously home to other renowned Bongo Flava artists such as Rayvanny. [2] His first release 'My Life' in 2016 was well received, thus establishing his name as an artist.
She later rose to prominence as a radio and TV host, hosting Epic Bongo Star Search and Dume Challenge for ITV Tanzania before signing to B'Hits Music Group in late 2012. After joining B'hits Music Group, Mdee collaborated with Tanzanian rapper A.Y. on a record Money and Ommy Dimpoz, a Bongo Flava artist on a record Me and You that was later ...
While many scholars and journalists use Bongo Flava and Hip Hop interchangeably, distinctions are made by many Bongo Flava and Hip Hop artists. [9] [10] 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.
Kontawa was born and raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He developed an interest in music from an early age, and his upbringing in Tanzania's vibrant cultural environment influenced his musical style, which blends genres such as hip hop, bongo flava, and singeli.
Maua Sama began her career in 2013 after being discovered by Tanzanian rapper and politician Mwana FA. They collaborated on the song "So Crazy" later that year. "So Crazy" was first recorded by Maua Sama, produced by and featured local artists from her home town Moshi, Kilimanjaro and later it was re-recorded and featured Mwana FA. In 2015, she ...
Ambwene Allen Yessayah (born 5 July 1982), better known by his stage name A.Y., is a Tanzanian bongo flava artist of Makonde heritage. He was born in Mtwara, Mtwara Region, Tanzania. He began his career with the group S.O.G. in 1996. He decided to go solo in 2002. A.Y. is among the first bongo flava artists to commercialize hip hop. He was ...