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