Babu Tale | |
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Member of Parliament | |
Assumed office 2020 | |
Preceded by | Omary Tebweta Mgumba |
Constituency | Morogoro South |
Personal details | |
Born | Hamisi Shaban Taletale 31 December 1982 Dar Es Salaam |
Nationality | Tanzanian |
Political party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
Occupation | Talent manager,politician |
Hamisi Shaban Taletale,also known as Babu Tale (born 31 December 1982),is a Tanzanian talent manager and politician presently serving as the Chama Cha Mapinduzi's Member of Parliament for Morogoro South constituency since November 2020. [1] [2] He is the co-founder of the WCB Wasafi music label.
Tale represents artists including Diamond Platnumz, [3] [4] [5] [6] Madee,Rayvanny,Mbosso,Rich Mavoko, [7] and Dogo Janja. Through Rayvanny,Tale was the first manager to bring BET Award [8] wins to Tanzania and the first in Africa to win MTV Europe Music Awards for both "Best African Act" and "Worldwide Act" through Diamond Platnumz's win in 2015.[ citation needed ]
In 2017 he controversially endorsed an independent candidate for Embakasi seat. [9]
In 2018 he was arrested and taken to Tanzania court of law for debts. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
Bongo Flava is a nickname for Tanzanian music. The genre developed in the 1990s,mainly as a derivative of American hip hop and traditional Tanzanian styles such as taarab and dansi. Lyrics are usually in Swahili or English.
Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack,professionally known as Diamond Platnumz,is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist,dancer,philanthropist and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label,Wasafi Bet and Wasafi Media. Diamond has gained a massive following in East and Central Africa. He became the first Africa-based artist to reach 900 million views on YouTube.
Tudd Thomas Sanga,popularly known by his career name Tudd Thomas,is a Tanzanian music producer,sound engineer,singer and songwriter. He has been a producer for Tanzania House of Talents (THT) for more than four years.
Rajab Abdul Kahali,also known by his stage name Harmonize,is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist,and entrepreneur. harmonize dream was to play football. He says this in his song called matatizo
Raymond Shaban,better known by his stage name Rayvanny,is a Tanzanian musician,songwriter and recording artist who was signed under WCB Wasafi record label until July 2022. He was born and raised in Nzovwe ward of Mbeya city,located in Mbeya Region. He is the most successful bongo flava musician in Tanzania from Mbeya region. His songs are mainly in Swahili. He is also the founder and CEO of Next Level Music. Rayvanny is best known by his song "Kwetu",which introduced him to the world. Rayvanny was mentioned by MTV Base among "Acts To Look Out For" in 2017.
Zarinah Hassan,commonly known as Zari Hassan,alias Zari the Boss Lady,is a Ugandan socialite,musician,businesswoman and actress,who resides in South Africa,where she runs businesses.
Wasafi Classic Baby (WCB) is a Tanzania-based record label founded by musician Diamond Platnumz. WCB's commercial roster includes Diamond Platnumz,Mbosso,Zuchu,Lava Lava,Queen Darleen,and D Voice. The label is headquartered at Mbezi Beach,Dar Es Salaam. Rj the Dj who is also Diamond Platnumz's official DJ,while the official producer of the label is Lizer Classic. In 2017,the WCB Wasafi artists released a joint project titled Zilipendwa,and in 2020,they released their second single titled Quarantine. In 2021,WCB Wasafi signed a publishing and distribution deal with Ziiki and Warner Music Group.
A Boy from Tandale is the third studio album by Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz - following Kamwambie (2010) and Lala Salama (2012). It was released on March 14,2018,by Universal Music Group. After joining Universal Music Group in 2017,Diamond began working on the songs which would be used on the album. Musically,A Boy from Tandale is an afro-pop,Bongo Flava album that displays influences of music from West of Africa - especially Nigeria.
Abdulazizi Abubakari Chende (Dogo Janja),(born September 15 1994),is a Tanzanian singer-songwriter and rapper. He was born in Arusha and raised in Ngarenaro ward in the city of Arusha located in the Arusha Region. He is currently based in Dar es Salaam.
Zuhura Othman Soud better known by her stage name Zuchu,is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter born on November 22,1993 in Zanzibar. She is currently based in Dar es Salaam and is signed to WCB Wasafi record label.
William Nicholaus Lyimo,popularly known by his stage name Bill Nass,is a Tanzanian rapper of Chagga heritage,he was born in Tanga,Tanga Region. MTV Base named him among the "50 Artists To Watch For In 2017". He is currently based in Dar es Salaam. Months after the release of his debut single "Raha",Lyimo was nominated on 2015's Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards (KTMA) as a "New Best Artist".
Richard Martin Lusinga,known professionally as Rich Mavoko,is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter. He was initially signed to 'King Kaka Records' in 2016,a record label founded by Kenyan rapper King Kaka,and later to WCB Wasafi. Some of his most widely known songs include 'Kokoro' featuring Diamond Platnumz,'Rudi' featuring Patoranking,'Show Me' featuring Harmonize,and 'Bad Boy' featuring A.Y. In 2020 he released his first E.P,'MiniTape' as an independent artist.
Rosary Robert Iwole known by her stage name Rosa Ree,is a Tanzanian rapper and singer.
Kenned David Sanga,also known by his pseudonym "Director Kenny",Tanzanian music video director,cinematographer and film director from Dar es salaam,Tanzania.
Elias Barnabas Inyasi who is predominantly known by his stage names,Barnaba Classic and Barnaba boy is a singer,songwriter and performer from Tanzania.
Abdul Juma Idd better known by his stage name Lava Lava is a Tanzanian singer signed under WCB Wasafi record label. His hit songs such as Saula,Nga'ring'ari,Habibi,Tuna Kikao and Tajiri have made a household in Tanzania. He is known for his signature Bongo Flava sound and Baibuda music style.
Gift Stanford Joshua known by her stage name Gigy Money is a Tanzanian singer,and internet personality. Gigy became a household after releasing Papa,a Bongo Flava song written by Marioo in 2017. Throughout her music career,Gigy Money has worked with different music heavyweights including Whozu,Tamimu,Rosa Ree,Lava Lava and more.
Romeo George alias RJ The DJ and Romy Jon(e)s is a Tanzanian DJ,record producer and television actor.
Mwanahawa Abdul Juma better known by her stage name Queen Darleen is a Tanzanian singer signed under WCB Wasafi.
Tetema is a song recorded by Tanzanian singer Rayvanny included as the second song in his debut studio album,Sound From Africa (2021). It was officially released by WCB Wasafi on February 20,2019. The track features Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz.