Last updated on September 4th, 2023 at 03:51 am
Top 20 Most Famous Musicians In Tanzania 2023
Tanzania has lots of amazingly talented musicians.
So fasten your seatbelt because you are in for a nice ride…
11. Aslay
Aslay ranks 11th on the list of the top 50 most famous musicians in Tanzania 2022.
Aslay’s real name is Aslay Isihaka Nassoro born 27 May 1998 in Tanzania.
He soon had a hit with his hit single”Nibebe” in 2017.
Today, Aslay has more than 3 albums to his name and may be on the road to becoming one richest musician in Africa.
He has 5 million+ followers on Instagram, 1 million + followers on Twitter and 2 million+ followers on Facebook.
Aslay has a net worth of $2 million.
12. Mbosso
Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi popularly known as Mbosso is a singer and songwriter.
He was born on 3 October 1991 in Pwani Region, Tanzania.
The popular male musician in Tanzania rose to prominence after releasing his debut studio album “Definition of Love” in March 2021.
In addition to his 1 studio album, he has 11 singles to his name and has won 1 award.
He has 5 million+ followers on Instagram, 2 million + followers on Twitter and 7 million+ followers on Facebook.
Mbosso has a net worth of $2 million.
13. Lava Lava
Another of my favorite popular music artist in Tanzania is Lava Lava. He’s a Tanzanian high-life and afrobeats singer-songwriter.
Lava Lava’s real name is Dennis Nana Dwamena born on 27th March 1993 in Dodoma, Tanzania.
He is currently signed under the best record label WCB managed by the King of Bongo music, the one, and only Diamond Platnumz.
He has 5 studio albums to his name and has won 2 awards.
In addition, He has 3 million+ followers on Instagram, 1 million + followers on Twitter and 1.8 million+ followers on Facebook.
Lava Lava has a net worth of $200,000.
14. Jux
Juma Jux is a Tanzania singer-songwriter and rapper signed under A.M records.Â
He was born in the year 1989 on September 1 in the city of Dar es Salaam.Â
He started rapping and singing at a tender age but ultimately it was his ability to navigate these two styles that brought him fame.
After securing a record label deal, Jux has 1 studio album and has bagged 2 awards from 5 nominations.
He has 5 million+ followers on Instagram, 1 million + followers on Twitter and 2 million+ followers on Facebook.
Jux’s net worth is estimated at $600k.
15. Ommy Dimpoz
Ommy Dimpoz is another popular male musician in Tanzania. Ommy’s birth name is Omari Faraji Nyembo.
He was born on 12 September 1987 in Tanzania.
It was at a very tender age when he realized that he wanted a career in music. He got signed to the Rockstar4000 label owned by Ali Kiba in 2018.
He has 2 studio albums and 1 EP to his name and has won 5 awards.
In addition, He has 7 million+ followers on Instagram, 200k + followers on Twitter and 1.6 million+ followers on Facebook.
Ommy has a net worth of $2 million.
16. Marioo
Marioo is a popular Tanzanian musician, singer, and songwriter of the genre hiplife.
Marioo’s real name is Omary Ally Mwanga born on 31 December 1995 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
He now writes, performs, and releases primarily Bongo Flava and Kiswahili Amapiano music.
Marioo has 2 studio albums to his name and has won 3 awards.
He has 3 million+ followers on Instagram, 600k + followers on Twitter and 2 million+ followers on Facebook and a net worth of $750k.
Today, he is widely known and may be on the road to becoming one of the best musicians in Africa.
17. Shilole
Zena Yusuf Mohammed, professionally known as Shilole, is a Tanzanian musician and actress.
She was born 20 December 1987 in Igunga, Tanzania.
Shilole released her first album Lawama with Maria Salome being widely played across East Africa.Â
She has 12 studio singles to her name and has won 1 award.
In addition, she has 9 million+ followers on Instagram, 500k + followers on Twitter and 3 million+ followers on Facebook.
Shilole has a net worth of $1 million.
18. Hamisa Mobetto
Hamisa Hassan Mobetto professionally known as Hamisa Mobetto is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter and model.
She was born December 10, 1994, in Mwanza, Tanzania.
In 2017, she appeared in a video with Diamond Platnumz on the hit single Salome. Thereafter, she released her debut single “Madam Hero” in 2018.
She has 1 EP to her name and has won 2 awards from 4 nominations.
In addition, she has 10 million+ followers on Instagram, 700k + followers on Twitter and 1 million+ followers on Facebook.
Hamisa has a net worth of $5 million.
19. Vanessa Mdee
Vanessa is famous for being a musician with hypnotic rhythms.Â
Vanessa’s full name is Vanessa Hau Mdee born 7 June 1988 in Arusha, Tanzania.
She later rose to prominence as a radio and TV host for ITV Tanzania before signing to B’Hits Music Group in late 2012.
Today, She has 2 studio albums to her name and has won 11 awards from 26 nominations.
In addition, she has 8 million+ followers on Instagram, 300k + followers on Twitter and 1 million+ followers on Facebook.
Vanessa has a net worth of $1 million+
20. Nakaaya Sumari
Nakaaya hits the 20th spot among the most popular musicians in Tanzania.
She was born September 3, 1982, in Arusha, Tanzania.
She rose to fame after participating in the Tusker Project Fame held in Tanzania. Following this, she released her debut studio album “Nervous Condition”.
Today, She has 1 studio album to her name and has won 2 awards from 3 nominations.
In addition, she has 100k+ followers on Instagram, 300k + followers on Twitter, and 900k+ followers on Facebook.
So how much is she worth? Nakaaya Sumari’s net worth is currently estimated to be $500K.
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