Yammi

About

Tanzanian singer and East African recording artist best known for Afro-pop and Bongo Flava-influenced songs such as "Tiririka," "Hayanogi," "Tumependezana," "Nampenda," "Kukupenda," "Huyu Wa Sasa," and "Arenare."

Before fame

She began posting music clips and snippets of her singing on TikTok in 2021 which began going viral in 2022. She began releasing original full songs on YouTube and streaming platforms in early 2023 with her EP Three Hearts being her first officially released music project consisting of the songs "Namchukia," "Tunapendezana," and "Hanipendi." She released her breakout song "Tiririka" in June 2023. She released the EP After All in August 2025.

Trivia

She was the first artist signed to The African Princess label in early 2023.

Family life

She was born Yasirun Yasin Shaban. She was born in Tanga, Tanzania, and was raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Associated with

She featured Nandy on her song "Lonely" in 2024.