Dar es Salaam. From the backstreets of Temeke and Tandale to the world’s biggest streaming platforms, Tanzania’s Bongo Flava has emerged as East Africa’s most dominant musical genre—an evolution ...

By the early 2000s Bongo Flava began to eclipse hip hop in popularity, air play, and sales. As a result, several hip hop artists began distancing themselves from Bongo Flava.

Karoli, renowned for her unique blend of Taarab, Bongo Flava, and traditional Tanzanian rhythms, will bring her rich musical ...

His most recent release, ‘Falling For U’, with Mr Eazi, is a great example of what Harmonize doing what he does best: gliding over the bouncy percussion sounds of bongo flava (more of which ...

Kenyans love Bongo Flava. Our airwaves, TV music shows, local shops and even promotional roadshows play a good amount of Bongo music. And what’s not to love about these Tanzanian songs?

Meanwhile, Tanzania’s Alikiba, the king of Bongo Flava, discusses his 20-year career and his new project, Crown Media, a platform he hopes to use to empower the next generation of creatives.

Kenyan artist Willy Paul has transitioned from a gospel to a secular singer and is now selling liquor. Is his musical dream ...

The Millennials Bongo Tour is more than just a night out Hosted by the energetic Dr. Ofweneke, the event promises a dynamic ...