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Dully Sykes
Dully Sykes (born Abdul Sykes on 4 December 1980) is a Tanzanian musician who sings majorly in the bongo flava genre. Biography Also known as Mr Misifa or Mr Chicks, Dully Sykes is a bongo flava artist from Tanzania, the grand son of Abdulwahid Sykes. He has performed in the UK and he is one of the pioneers of Swahili dancehall in the African Great Lakes region, and is widely known for hits like "Julieta", "Salome", "Historia ya Kweli" and "Leah". Some of his songs are based on true stories. After the first album, ''Historia ya kweli'' released in 2003, people started calling his music ''mwanasesele'', Swahili for a high squeaky noise. With the song "Handsome" and an album by the same name, he became one of the biggest names in young urban music in Tanzania. He has produced music at his Dar es Salaam record label called. Dhahabu Records, and continues to write songs. He has provided "hooks" to many artists including Man X's "Nimechezea Bahati" and P-Funk's "Please Forgive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam (; from ar, دَار السَّلَام, Dâr es-Selâm, lit=Abode of Peace) or commonly known as Dar, is the largest city and financial hub of Tanzania. It is also the capital of Dar es Salaam Region. With a population of over six million people, Dar is the largest city in East Africa and the List of urban agglomerations in Africa, seventh-largest in Africa. Located on the Swahili coast, Dar es Salaam is an important economic centre and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. The town was founded by Majid bin Said of Zanzibar, Majid bin Said, the first Sultanate of Zanzibar, Sultan of Zanzibar, in 1865 or 1866. It was the main administrative and commercial center of German East Africa, Tanganyika (territory), Tanganyika, and Tanzania. The decision was made in 1974 to move the capital to Dodoma and was officially completed in 1996. Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's most prominent city for arts, fashion, media, film, television, and finance. It is the capital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kusah (singer)
Salmin Ismail Hoza, professionally known by his stage name Kusah, is a Tanzanian musician, singer and songwriter. He started getting attention as a songwriter but later rose to stardom after releasing songs such as Kelele, No Time, I Don't Care and I Wish which made him a household name in Tanzania. Early life Salmin Ismail was born in Bumbuli, Lushoto Tanga. As a child, Kusah became interested in music and entertainment where he used to sing in gatherings and even penned their school's anthem. After finishing high school Kusah landed in Dar es Salaam where he resided at his grandfather's house but later moved out of his grandfather's house to focus on his music career. As a singer, Kusah is usually described as a Bongo Flava artist, who also sometimes explores other genres like Afrobeats and Afro-Pop. In 2022, Kusah was featured by the legendary and one of the founders of the Bongo Fleva genre Dully Sykes, in a song titled Do Do Career Before his big break in the Tanzanian m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swahili-language Singers
Swahili, also known by its local name , is the native language of the Swahili people, who are found primarily in Tanzania, Kenya and Mozambique (along the East African coast and adjacent litoral islands). It is a Bantu language, though Swahili has borrowed a number of words from foreign languages, particularly Arabic, but also words from Portuguese, English and German. Around forty percent of Swahili vocabulary consists of Arabic loanwords, including the name of the language ( , a plural adjectival form of an Arabic word meaning 'of the coast'). The loanwords date from the era of contact between Arab slave traders and the Bantu inhabitants of the east coast of Africa, which was also the time period when Swahili emerged as a lingua franca in the region. The number of Swahili speakers, be they native or second-language speakers, is estimated to be approximately 200 million. Due to concerted efforts by the government of Tanzania, Swahili is one of three official languages (the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanzanian Hip Hop Musicians
Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to the south; Zambia to the southwest; and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is in northeastern Tanzania. According to the United Nations, Tanzania has a population of million, making it the most populous country located entirely south of the equator. Many important hominid fossils have been found in Tanzania, such as 6-million-year-old Pliocene hominid fossils. The genus Australopithecus ranged across Africa between 4 and 2 million years ago, and the oldest remains of the genus ''Homo'' are found near Lake Olduvai. Following the rise of ''Homo erectus'' 1.8 million years ago, humanity spread all ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanzanian Rappers
Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to the south; Zambia to the southwest; and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is in northeastern Tanzania. According to the United Nations, Tanzania has a population of million, making it the most populous country located entirely south of the equator. Many important hominid fossils have been found in Tanzania, such as 6-million-year-old Pliocene hominid fossils. The genus Australopithecus ranged across Africa between 4 and 2 million years ago, and the oldest remains of the genus ''Homo'' are found near Lake Olduvai. Following the rise of ''Homo erectus'' 1.8 million years ago, humanity spread all ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1981 Births
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Tanzania Music Awards
The 11th edition of the Tanzania Music Awards took place at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam, on Friday 14 May 2010. The event was anchored by Jokate Mwegelo.The CitizenNewcomers ruling the roost 21 May 2010 Bongo Flava singer Diamond was the big winner of the night with three awards out of four nominations, which is a remarkable result for a newcomer. Nominees and Winners Winners are in bold text. Best Male Singer *Banana Zorro *Ali Kiba *Christian Bella *Marlow *Mzee Yusuph Best Female Singer *Lady Jaydee *Khadija Yusuph *Maunda Zoro * Mwasiti *Vumilia Best Song Writer *Mzee Yusuf *Banana Zorro *Fid Q *Lady Jaydee *Mrisho Mpoto *Mzee Abuu Best Upcoming Artist *Diamond *Amini *Barnaba *Belle 9 *Quick Racka Best Hip Hop Artist *Chid Benzi *Fid Q *Joh Makini *Mangwea *Professor J Best Rapper (from a Band) *Kitokololo *Chokoraa *Diouf *Ferguson *Totoo Ze Bingwa Best Song *Diamond - 'Kamwambie' *Banana Zorro - 'Zoba' *Hussein M - 'Kwa Ajili Yako' *Marlow - 'Pii Pii' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joslin (musician)
Joslin may refer to; People *Joslin (surname) Places *Joslin, South Australia *Joslin, Illinois Other uses *Joslins, a defunct department store in Denver, Colorado *The Joslin's Canadian Open, the largest grappling tournament in Canada *Joslin Diabetes Center, the world's largest diabetes research center, diabetes clinic, and provider of diabetes education *Elliott P. Joslin, an American physician, founder of the Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA * Elliott P. Joslin Camps for Children with Diabetes Massachusetts based provider of diabetes education, treatment, and support with recreation, sports, and camping *Joslin Dry Goods Company Building (also known as the Tritch Building or the Joslin Building), a historic building in downtown Denver, Colorado See also *Jocelyn Jocelyn is a surname and first name. It is a unisex (male/female) name. Variants include Jocelin, Jocelyne, Jocelynn, Jocelynne, Joscelin, Josceline, Joscelyn, Joscelynn, Joscelynne, Joseline, Joselyn, Joselyne, J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanzania Music Awards
Tanzania Music Awards are national music awards held annually in Tanzania. They are also known as the Kilimanjaro Music Awards or the Kili Music Awards after their sponsor (Kilimanjaro Premium Lager). The awards were established in 1999 by the National Arts Council (BASATA) under the Tanzanian Ministry of Education and Culture.Tanzania Music AwardsA short history of Tanzania Music Awards/ref> Award categories List of 2022 awards: * Song, Bongo Flava * Artist, bongo flava (male) * Entertainer, ⟨male⟩ * Entertainer, ⟨female⟩ * Artist, (male) * Artist, emerging * Album * Video * Artist, people's choice * Artist, people's choice (female) * Artist, East Africa * Artist, West Africa * Artist, South Africa * Collabo, African * Artist, singeli (male) * Artist, singeli (female) * Song, singeli * Artist, reggae/dancehall * Song, reggae/dancehall * Artist, taarab * Song, taarab * Artist, hip-hop (male) * Artist, hip-hop (female) * Dancer * Composer * Composer, melody * Dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Darleen
Mwanahawa Abdul Juma (born 4 November 1985 ) better known by her stage name Queen Darleen is a Tanzanian singer signed under WCB Wasafi. Biography Early life Born as on born 4 November 1985 in Kigoma Region as Mwanahawa Abdul Juma, Darleen is a daughter of Abdul Juma Issack (father) and a sister to tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz. Darleen is a Muslim by religion. Personal life Darleen was alleged dating fellow Tanzanian singer Ali Kiba, a speculation that she and Ali Kiba publicly denied revealing that they were just friends and business partners. At the end of 2019, Darleen was married to Isihaka Mtoro as his second wife. Mtoro and Darleen were separated in 2022. Darleen has two children, a son and daughter with Isihaka. Music career Darleen started her music career in the early 2000s as an independ artist featured in Dully Sykes' songs "Historia Ya Kweli" and "Sharifa" also "Mtoto wa Geti Kali" a song by Inspector Haroun. Darleen released her first debut song as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Tanzania Music Awards
The 13th edition of the Tanzania Music Awards took place at the Mlimani City Conference Center in Dar es Salaam, on Saturday 14 April 2012. The event was anchored by Vanessa Mdee and Millard Ayo. The nominees were announced on 8 February 2012 with Bongo Flava artist Diamond topping the list with seven nominations. Two days after the list was released, four-time nominee Dully Sykes announced his withdrawal from the event. He stated 'it does not contribute to my growth whatsoever, and this contest is full of lies'. After leaving the 2011 Tanzania Music Awards empty-handed, Diamond made a return by winning three awards, including Best Male Artist and Best Video.The CitizenKili: More than just awards20 April 2012 Nominees and winners Winners are in bold text. Best Male Artist *Diamond *Ali Kiba *Bob Junior *Dully Sykes *Mzee Yusuf Best Female Artist *Khadija Kopa *Dayna *Isha Mashauzi *Queen Darleen *Shaa Best Male Singer *Barnaba *Ali Kiba *Belle 9 *Diamond *Mzee Yusuf Best Female S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
