Dar es Salaam. The release of the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations has reignited a familiar discussion within the Bongo Flava scene: why Tanzanian artistes continue to miss out on global recognition ...

The story of Espen Sorensen could be that of any child growing up in an African village. Born in Denmark in 1980, he moved with his parents who worked for an international development agency to a ...

Kenyans love Bongo Flava. Our airwaves, TV music shows, local shops and even promotional roadshows play a good amount of Bongo music. And what’s not to love about these Tanzanian songs? The beats are ...

The song titled “Bahari Yetu” (Our Oceans) innovatively outlined the importance of Marine Cultural Heritage and its relationship with the challenges currently facing Tanzanian coastal communities.

Tanzanian juggernaut Harmonize is gearing up for global domination. Having rubbed shoulders with huge West African stars such as Nigeria’s Burna Boy (a former NME cover star) and Mr Eazi, the ...

Vanessa Mdee, the celebrated Tanzanian singer and songwriter, has always been known for her soulful voice and inspirational lyrics. However, her recent revelations about the music industry have ...

Kenya has long been a melting pot for diverse musical influences. Many African gospel and secular artistes have made their name in Kenya. From the infectious rhythms of Congolese music to the ...

July 7 is World Kiswahili Language Day, a celebration of the first African language to be designated among the United Nations Language Days. Music has been a powerful tool for promoting Kiswahili ...

Dar es Salaam — New generation music "Bongo Flavour" has now gained popularity and earns artistes millions of shillings compared to their past counterparts. Before the country's independence, bands ...

For Fredrick 'Mulla' Komba - an up-and-coming rap beast who recently released album titled 'Moro Jazz' - his love for rap music originates from his relatives, some of whom are religious choir singers.