Bongo Flava

Bongo Flava is a vibrant music genre that emerged in Tanzania in the late 1990s, a unique fusion of hip hop, reggae, R&B, and traditional Tanzanian styles like taarab and dansi. The term 'bongo' refers to the brain in Swahili, but also colloquially to the city of Dar es Salaam, where the genre originated. Bongo Flava is characterized by its Swahili lyrics, which often address contemporary social issues and romantic affairs, laid over catchy beats that invite listeners to dance. The genre is infused with the rhythms and melodies of East Africa while incorporating global musical influences, making it both locally rooted and internationally accessible. Artists such as Alikiba and Ommy Dimpoz are known for their smooth vocals, while groups like Navy Kenzo bring a dynamic energy to the scene, all contributing to the evolving soundscape of Bongo Flava.

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Drink, Smoke & F**K
Single - Released July 26, 2025

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10kleeroy
Abigail Chams
Adam Mchomvu
Alikiba
Aslay
Balaa MC
Barnaba
Bebe Cool
Ben Pol
Bien
Billnass
Bruce Melodie
Butera Knowless
Bwiza
Char4Prezzy
Chino Kidd
Chley
Chriss Eazy
Costa Titch
Coster Ojwang
Crysto Panda
D Voice
Darassa
David Lutalo
Davis D
Demarco
Diamond Platnumz
Dizasta Vina
Dogo Niga
Dr Claude
Dulla Makabila
Dunnie
Dwin
Eddy Kenzo
FEMI ONE
Fik Fameica
Frida Amani
G Nako
Gody Tennor
Guchi
Harmonize
Igor Mabano
Innoss'B
Isha Mashauzi
Iyanya
Jabidii
Japhet Zabron
Jay Melody
Jay Rox
Joel Lwaga
Joka
Jose Chameleone
Jux
Kayumba
Kevin Kade
Khaligraph Jones
King James
Kusah
Lady Jaydee
Lody Music
Luigi Anywhere
Mapara A Jazz
Marioo
Mbosso
Meja Kunta
Mfana Kah Gogo
Moji Shortbabaa
Mzee Yusuph
Mzee wa Bwax
Nel Ngabo
Otile Brown
Passy Kizito
Pedro Karim
Platform
Prince Indah
Rama Dee
Ray G
Rayvanny
Recho Rey
Riccomentals
Rudeboy
Sat-B
Savara
Sbuxo
Scar Mkadinali
Seneta Kilaka
Skales
Smockey
Social Mula
Soundkraft
Spyro
Stamina Shorwebwenzi
TOSS
Tamimu
The Ben
Vinka
Yvan Buravan
Zabron Singers
Zungu Macha
babas tutsipop
Patoranking
Diamond Platnumz
Bien
Flavour
Chley
Harmonize
Mbosso
Demarco
Marioo
Iyanya
Spyro
Rayvanny
Skales
Costa Titch
Rudeboy
Nyashinski
Jux
Jay Melody
Alikiba
Guchi
D Voice
Pabi Cooper
Savara
Bruce Melodie
Otile Brown
Driemo Mw
Elijah Kitaka
Joel Lwaga
Jaivah
Darassa
Innoss'B
Khaligraph Jones
Eddy Kenzo
TOSS
Vinka
Meddy
JFS Music
From The Hood Music
Scar Mkadinali
Wadagliz
Billnass
Jose Chameleone
DJ Tarico
The Ben
Prince Indah
Winnie Nwagi
Barnaba
Navy Kenzo
Sheebah
H_art the Band
Fik Fameica
Lava Lava
Trio Mio
Soundkraft
Chile One Mr Zambia
Kivumbi King
Mfana Kah Gogo
A Pass
G Nako
Gody Tennor
Nandy
Lady Jaydee
Zabron Singers
Jah Prayzah & The 3rd Generation Band
Pop Young
Chino Kidd
Mapara A Jazz
Coster Ojwang
Kidum Kibido
FEMI ONE
Juliana Kanyomozi
Chriss Eazy
David Lutalo
Andy Bumuntu
Daddy Andre
Rema namakula
Abigail Chams
Dj Awakening
Juno Kizigenza
Nel Ngabo
Yvan Buravan
Jay Rox
Tay Grin
S2kizzy
babas tutsipop
Bebe Cool
Geosteady
Leon Lee
Ykee Benda
Platform
Ben Pol
Kusah
Aslay
Irene Ntale
Kenny Sol
Dadiposlim
Emmie Deebo
Masterpiece King
Karole Kasita
Kevin Kade