COVER: Where did ‘Bongo Flava’ tag come from?

By Godwin Semunyu.
When Joseph Mbilinyi alias Mr. Two, or Too Proud and now Sugu, was sworn in as Member of Parliament for Mbeya urban in 2010, he sent buzzing vibes to the Tanzania music industry. It was surreal to imagine that a Bongo Flava artist barred its reputation at the time, making it to its most potent legislative organ. Sugu, known for his strong lyrical messages, is regarded as an epitome of Bongo Fleva entrance into politics by being brave enough to challenge the status quo of...

In the 1980s Tanzanian youth started a musical experiment which became a mainstream cultural movement that took over urban Tanzania and eventually the entire country during the pinnacle of the revolution in the late 1990s.

Tipping for a service is considered as a virtue that has long been upheld in the service industry as a show of gratitude; however, there are times when the tip becomes a law.

Aina mpya ya muziki unaojulikana nchini Tanzania kama BONGO FLAVA umejipatia umaarufu barani Afrika.

The Tanzanian beat spreading across Africa

The year when Nakaya released her debut album which she aptly titled Nervous Conditions with hits such as Mr Politician .

International stardom is something that every artiste craves for but despite all the struggles it remains elusive to many artistes.

Ni dhahiri, Jah Prayzah amenogewa na ladha ya muziki wa Bongo Fleva.

Muimbaji huyo kutoka Zimbabwe, anamshukuru Diamond kila kukicha, ambaye alimshirikisha katika wimbo wake wa ‘Wotora Mari’ na kumpatia tobo kubwa Afrika kwa kuanza kusikilizwa zaidi maeneo mbalimbali Afrika, na kupelekea kujinyakulia tuzo ya Listener’s Choice Awards ya MTV MAMA mwaka jana.

Sasa mkali huyo ameonekana akiwa studio na msanii kutoka WCB, Harmonize na kuandika ujumbe katika mtandao wa Instagram unaoashiria...