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About
Tanzanian singer known for tracks including the 2018 song "Kibamia," for which the government imposed a six-month ban on his music for its explicit content. In April 2017, he and three others were kidnapped and tortured by armed men who stormed their recording studio. They were released after three days. He denied rumors that he had staged the kidnapping as a publicity stunt.
Before Fame
He was a teacher and taught chemistry and computer science.
Trivia
In 2019, he released his song "Anaitwa Roma" which tackled the cashew crisis and other social issues. He was reprimanded by the government for the song's lyrics. Arts and Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe said he "lacks the academic credentials" to criticize state policies. By the fall of 2022, his audience on Spotify had reached over 3,000 monthly listeners.
Family Life
His mother was a nurse.
Associated With
He and Harmonize are both famous Tanzanian singers.
