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musician from

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, whose real name is Khalid Mohamed (born 1981 in

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 s ...

). TID is an acronym of ''Top in Dar'', in which "Dar" refers to Dar es Salaam, his hometown. He is best known for his hits "kiuno" "Nyota yako" "We dada" "Zeze" and "Siamini".The Citizen, 25 July 2008
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Biography

He started singing in 1994 with a group known as ''Black Gangsters''. He turned solo five years later. At the age of 21 he signed with Poa Records. His first single "Mrembo" was released in March 2002. He did also act the main role on the film "Girlfriend", a film about the Bongo Flava scene.Fly Global Music, October 13, 2004
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. He performs with a live band called ''Top Band''. His hit "Zeze" is included in the ''Global Soul'' compilation by

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. In 2008 he was sentenced for one year in prison for an assault. He was released four months later. In May, 2010, it was reported that he was assaulted by professional basketball player Hasheem Thabeet in a night club in Tanzania. Thabeet, through his agent, has denied being involved with any altercation that night although he was present at the night club.

Discography

*"Sauti ya Dhahabu" (2002) *"Burudani (2005) *"Kiuno Viuono" (2012) *"The Vocalist (2019)

Awards

*2003

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- Best Male Artist & Best R&B Artist * 2005 Kisima Music Awards - Best Artist/Group from Tanzania *

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- Video of the Year from Tanzania ("Nyota Yako")Kisima Awards
Winners 2008

References

External links

TID Myspace profileThe Leopard Man's African Music Guide
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tid 1981 births Tanzanian rappers 21st-century Tanzanian male singers Living people Tanzanian Bongo Flava musicians Tanzanian hip hop musicians Swahili-language singers