Last updated on September 4th, 2023 at 03:51 am
Top 30 TZ Most Popular Musicians 2023
I have seen every single one of the artists that make up this list on TV.
What I can tell you is that their songs will drive you insane but in a good way of course.
21. Dogo Janja
Abdulaziz Abubakar Chande popularly known as Dogo Janja is a Tanzanian singer-songwriter and rapper.
He was born September 15 1994 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
His first release ‘My Life’ in 2016 was well received, thus establishing his name as an artist.
He has released 1 studio album and has been nominated for 8 awards and won 3 of them.
The Famous male Tanzanian musician has 5 million+ followers on Instagram, 40k+ followers on Twitter and 1.2 million+ followers on Facebook and has a net worth of $1.5 million.
Today, the Prince of Africa is considered one of the most influential musicians in Tanzania.
22. Ben Pol
Another musician on my list of most popular musicians in Tanzania is Ben Pol.
Ben Pol’s real name is Benard Michael Paul Mnyang’anga born 11 September 1989 in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
He rose to fame after participating in the Coke Studio Africa S3, thereafter he released his debut single titled “Nikikupata”.
Today, he has 3 studio albums to his name and has won 4 awards from 14 nominations.
In addition, he has 4 million+ followers on Instagram, 30k + followers on Twitter and 900k+ followers on Facebook.
So how much is he worth? Ben Pol’s net worth is currently estimated to be $500K.
23. Saida Karoli
Saida is a Tanzanian traditional singer and composer who sings mainly in her dialect Haya but adds that touch of Swahili to it.Â
She was born on April 4th, 1976 and she grew up in the northern side of Tanzania.Â
Her popularity grew all around East Africa when she released her first album Chambua Kara Karanga.
Today, she has 6 studio albums. Furthermore, she has been nominated for several editions of the Tanzania music awards in categories such as Best Folk Album.
In addition, he has 4 million+ followers on Instagram, 30k + followers on Twitter and 900k+ followers on Facebook.
So how much is she worth today? Saida Karoli is currently one of the top 20 richest artists in Tanzania with a net worth of $500K.
24. Baby Madaha
You and I can’t talk about popular singers in Tanzania and not bring up her name.
She is a Tanzania singer and actress born in the year 1988 on the 19th of November.
She rose to prominence after winning the Bongo Star Search competition in 2007, afterward releasing her hit single “Amore”.
Today, She has 1 studio album to her name and has won 2 awards from 7 nominations.
In addition, she has 1 million+ followers on Instagram, 300k + followers on Twitter and 1 million+ followers on Facebook.
Baby Madaha has a net worth of $600k.
25. Juma Nature
Juma is a Tanzania hip-hop musician, recording artist, and record producer.
He was born in the year 1980 as Juma Kassim Ally and liked his rap songs even as a boy.Â
Juma is famous for founding the group Wanaume, a group that shelters upcoming artists from the poorer side of his home town Dar es Salaam.
Today, he has 5 studio albums to his name and has won 3 awards from 8 nominations.
In addition, he has 500k+ followers on Instagram, 300k + followers on Twitter and 1 million+ followers on Facebook.
Having said that, how much is he worth today? Juma Nature aka Sir Nature’s net worth is currently estimated to be a sum of $1.5 million.
26. Tumi Molekane
Tumi is one of the most popular musicians in Tanzania, a rapper, and a poet.
He was born on 16 August 1981 in Tanzania.
He started his career as a lead vocalist of Tumi and the Volume, which was officially disbanded in 2012.
Today, he has 4 studio albums to his name and has won 4 awards from 10 nominations.
In addition, he has 900k+ followers on Instagram, 500k + followers on Twitter and 2 million+ followers on Facebook.
So how much is he worth? Tumi’s net worth is currently estimated to be $1 million.
27. Professor Jay
Joseph Haule popularly known by his stage name Professor Jay is a Tanzanian rapper, songwriter, and politician.
He was born on December 29, 1975, in Tanzania.
He started his career with Hard Blasters in 1989 and the group went on to become the best hip hop group a year later.Â
Today, he has 6 studio albums to his name and has won 6 awards from 9 nominations.
In addition, he has 2 million+ followers on Instagram, 1 million+ followers on Twitter and 2 million+ followers on Facebook.
So how much is he worth? Professor Jay’s net worth is currently estimated to be $3 million.
28. Mr. II
So who is he? Mr. II is popularly regarded as one of the great Bongo Flava artists, especiallyÂ
around the Great African Lakes region.Â
Mr. II real name is Joseph Mbilinyi born in 1972 and used his music to address so many issues plaguing Tanzanians.Â
He started to rap in 1990, in his youth. Mr. II was the first Tanzanian rap artist to have major success with his music.
Today, he has 10 studio albums to his name and has won 8 awards from 16 nominations.
In addition, he has 1 million+ followers on Instagram, 800k + followers on Twitter and 1 million+ followers on Facebook.
Mr. II has a net worth of $1 million.
29. Dully Sykes
When you talk and I talk about pioneers of Swahili Dancehall, Dully Sykes is the guy you want to give accolades to, you know.
He was born on 4 December 1980 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
He founded Dhahabu records under which he has released several songs while also being a record label executive.Â
Today, he has 3 studio albums to his name and has won 2 awards from 7 nominations.
In addition, he has 1 million+ followers on Instagram, 800k + followers on Twitter and 1 million+ followers on Facebook.
Dully has a net worth of $1.5 million.
30. AY
Last but not least on my list of most popular musicians in Tanzania on Shoutmeceleb Entertainment is AY.
AY’s full name is Ambwene Allen Yessayah born on 5 July 1982 in Mtwara, Tanzania.
AY’s career began in 1996 when he was part of the group S.O.G before leaving it to start his solo career.
He has 11 studio albums to his name and has won 6 awards from 18 nominations.
In addition, he has 2 million+ followers on Instagram, 1 million+ followers on Twitter and 3 million+ followers on Facebook.
So how much is he worth? A.Y net worth is currently estimated to be $1.3 million.
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