Tag: Wakazi

• Wakazi: The King of Bilingual Rap

  Wakazi, the self-proclaimed “Billingual Beast,” is well known for his signature sound that includes a fusion of English and Swahili rhymes. Wakazi was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and at a young age developed a deep love of hip hop through his performances during talent shows. He never thought to pursue his passion seriouslyRead…

  ingridbodeen

  April 8, 2020

  Corruption, Language, Music Industry, Political Rap, Student Projects, Swahili, Tanzania

  Nikki Mbishi, social rap, Student Projects, Swahili, Tanzanian hip hop, Wakazi

• HHAP Episode 32: Wakazi Bringing Bilingual & Bicultural Elements to Tanzanian Hip-Hop Culture

  

  Wakazi is a bilingual Tanzanian hip hop artist. He grew up in Dar es Salaam, but spent several years in the United States, where he was active in the Chicago hip hop scene. Like many MCs who spend several years abroad, when he returned to Tanzania he had to prove himself on the local scene.…

  Msia Kibona Clark

  December 20, 2018

  Culture, Diaspora Emcees, Language, Podcasts, Swahili, Tanzania

  Chicago, Swahili, Wakazi

• Lyricist Lounge in Tanzania

  

  This Saturday (25 of March) is the 3rd anniversary of Lyricist Lounge in Dar es Salaam. Lyricist Lounge celebrates 3 years of spoken word, poetry, and lyricism by bringing to the stage a lineup of international MCs, poets, and DJs.  This year features some of the finest poets & MCs in TZ, including MCs likeRead…

  Msia Kibona Clark

  March 24, 2017

  Hip Hop Related Events, Tanzania

  DJ Kaka Kahlil, Kool Koor, Lyricist Lounge, Mukimala, Wakazi

• 30 days of Tanzanian hip hop: Day 14 Wakazi

  30 days of Tanzanian hip hop: Day 14 – Wakazi. He represents the Ukonga neighborhood in Dar and later moved to Chicago where he was part of the underground hip hop scene. He returned to Tanzania a few years ago and has been making a lot of moves.    https://www.facebook.com/therealwakazi *30 days of TZ hipRead…

  Msia Kibona Clark

  September 14, 2014

  Tanzania

  Wakazi