Lava Lava (singer)

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Lava Lava
Birth nameAbdul Juma Idd
Also known asLava Lava
Born (1993-03-27) March 27, 1993 (age 31)
Genres Bongo flava
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–present
Labels WCB Wasafi

Abdul Juma Idd (born March 27, 1993) better known by his stage name Lava Lava [1] is a Tanzanian singer signed under WCB Wasafi [2] [3] 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.

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Career

Lava Lava [4] joined Tanzania House of Talents (THT) where he learned music. Upon completion of his music study, a companion from WCB Wasafi requested that he present himself to Wasafi records [5] and he was fortunate to be marked in. While at Wasafi records it took him two years before being uncovered to the fans. [6] Lava Lava joined WCB Wasafi [7] a label owned by Diamond Platnumz [8] [9] but was officially unveiled on May 22, 2017, by releasing a song "Tuachane". [10] [11]

Throughout his career Lava Lava has worked with different music heavyweights including Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Billnass, Mbosso, Rayvanny, Lulu Diva and more.

Personal life

Lava Lava's personal life [12] is fairly private. [13] However, he has occasionally made his relationships know to the public as Idd has introduced his fans to his girlfriend at a concert before. [14] In 2018 he released a song titled "Single" where he expresses annoyance at the constant rumors of his relationship status.

There have been allegations from a woman named Flaviana that she and Idd were in a relationship. [15] Through an interview with Jubon Online, which was uploaded on YouTube on  August 21, 2018, Flaviana displays a video of Idd at her house drinking tea shirtless, and WhatsApp chats between them. Flaviana had been pregnant and claimed that Lava was the father. However, in multiple interviews, Lava Lava has disregarded the claim affirming that the lady is just searching for fame. [16]

Discography

Albums

Singles

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References

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