Mbosso

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Mbosso
Birth nameMbwana Yusuf Kilungi
Also known asMbosso
Born (1995-10-03) 3 October 1995 (age 29)
Kibiti, Pwani Region, Tanzania
Origin Pwani Region
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2013–present
Labels WCB Wasafi

Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi (born 3 October 1995 [1] [ failed verification ]), better known by his stage name Mbosso Khan, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter born in Kibiti, Pwani Region. He is currently based in Dar es Salaam. [1] He is known for his songs "Nadekezwa" and "Hodari", which won Video of the Year at HiPipo Awards 2019. [2] [3] Mbosso released his debut studio album, Definition of Love, in March 2021. [4] [5]

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Early life

Mbosso was born and raised in Masai Boya, a small town in Tanzania on 3 October 1995. His mother is Hadija Salom Kikaali, and his father is Yusufu Mbwana Kilungi. [6]

Career

Mbosso started his music career as one of four members of Yamoto Band between 2013 and 2015. [7] At that time his stage name was "Maromboso". [8] The group was named best band of 2015 at Kilimanjaro Music Awards. The group disbanded in 2015. [9]

In 2018 Mbosso was signed to WCB Wasafi, [10] a record label founded by Diamond Platnumz where he re-launched his music career as a solo artist and released songs including "Maajabu", "Picha Yake", "Tamu" and "Tamba". [11] [12]

In 2020, Mbosso hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube and became one of the four Tanzanian musicians with over a million subscribers. He was awarded the YouTube Golden Plaque. [13] [14]

In 2021, Mbosso released his debut studio album, Definition of Love. [4] It was released on 9 March and featured artists such as Diamond Platnumz, Njenje Band, Mr Flavour, Rayvanny, Liya, Darassa, Spice Diana and Baba Levo. [15]

Mbosso released his first EP in November 2022, titled Khan, which was described by Peter Choge from Music In Africa as a beautiful collection of romantic love songs. [16]

The EP is also one of the most streamed Tanzanian EPs on Boomplay, having acquired more than 50 million streams on the platform. [17]

In 2023, Mbosso became one of the few Tanzanian artists to clock 200 million streams on Boomplay. [18]

Discography

Albums

Singles

TitleYear of release
"Watakubali"2018
"Nimekuzoea"2018
"Hodari"2018
"Nadekezwa"2018
"Tamu"2018
"Nipepee"2018
"Picha Yake"2018
"Tamba"2019
"Shilingi" [19] 2019
"Maajab" [20] 2019
"Sina nyota" [21] 2020
"Haijakaa Sawa"2020
"Amepotea"2023
"Sitaki"2023
"Mama Samia"2023
"Limevuja"2023
"Sele"2023

References

  1. 1 2 Osoro, Yul Vincent (2021-03-01). "Mbosso bio: real name, wife, parents, house, cars, latest songs". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  2. ↑ "Mbosso wins 'Tanzania Video of the Year' award with 'Hodari' song". Daily Active. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  3. ↑ Serem, Queen (2019-01-02). "Katoto hodari! Mbosso exclusively reveals secret to making hitsongs". Mpasho News. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  4. 1 2 Jasper, Kevin. "Mbosso – Definition of Love Album DOWNLOAD | NaijaVibes" . Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  5. ↑ "Mbosso Announces New Album Release Date - News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  6. ↑ "Mbossoo Biography, Girlfriend, Son, WCB, Car and Age". RALINGO. 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  7. ↑ "WCB's Mbosso reveals why Yamoto Band was scraped off". Pulse Kenya. 2018-03-21. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  8. ↑ Kwach, Julie (2017-12-19). "Yamoto Band Members and Their Names". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  9. ↑ Mwangesha, Mkala. "Yamoto band splits up! Here are the issues behind the cold break-up". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  10. ↑ "From Yamoto band to WCB: Mbosso". The Citizen. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  11. ↑ "Mbosso releases new amorous single 'Tamba' | SoundcityTV Africa". SoundcityTV Africa | Powered by Music from South Africa, Bongo, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UK, USA and across Soundcity Africa. 2020-03-30. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  12. ↑ "Mbosso Is The Real Comeback Story!". Lit360. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  13. ↑ "Mbosso hits 1 million subscribers on YouTube, awarded golden plaque".
  14. ↑ "WCB's Mbosso joins the millionaires club, receives the Golden Plaque (Photos)". Pulse Kenya. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  15. ↑ "MUSIC: Mbosso - Definition Of Love (ALBUM)". GhGossip. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  16. ↑ "Tanzania's Mbosso releases Khan EP". Music In Africa. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  17. ↑ "Khan EP By Mbosso Makes A New Record On Boomplay | East Africa". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  18. ↑ "Mbosso Collects 200 Million Streams On Boomplay | Notjustok East Africa". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  19. ↑ Mbosso - Shilingi: lyrics and songs | Deezer, 27 August 2019, retrieved 2020-11-20
  20. ↑ Nderitu, Catherine (2019-07-19). "Mbosso's 'Maajab' doing better in the Kenyan coast". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  21. ↑ Mbosso - Sina Nyota: listen with lyrics | Deezer , retrieved 2020-11-26
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