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Mabaga, Nature still nurture hard-beaten Bongo Flava

DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 6 -- MABAGA Freshs melancholic hit “Bado Tunataabika” is among the golden oldies at Bongo Flava@30 in Mbeya where it hits its fifth round on November 7th, 2026. &#8220... Read More


Africa sees Mwalimu Nyerere's legacy in Bongo Flava artistry

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 9 -- FLYING high with countless mega hits, Bongo Flava quartet: Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Mbosso and Zuchu have spearheaded Tanzanian musics victory in the global arena. The qu... Read More


Enjoy "Mambo Bado" beat that Bongo Flava misses

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 2 -- CRAFTED in a Wazaramo-styled Mdundiko beat, “Mambo Bado”, released in 1982 by Orchestra Makassy, remains the first Tanzanian Rap and Hip Hop hit that shared the sa... Read More


It's now a Bongo-flavoured Africa in "Pawa"-like hits

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 25 -- ITS “Pawa IV” by Mbosso featuring Darassa, Billnass, and Gnako that shakes music airwaves in many parts of East Africa this time. This comes after releasing &#82... Read More


Simba's "Katam" shrugs off RnB idiom, sticks on Simba wa Nyika route

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 21 -- AS Bongo Flava celebrates the third round of its 30th anniversary in Dodoma tomorrow, “Katam” by Diamond Platnumz featuring Kenyan star Bien-Aimé Baraza dese... Read More