Shetta (born Nurdin Bilal Juma) is a Tanzanian musician and politician. He is widely recognized for his contribution to Bongo Flava music and later for his involvement in Tanzanian politics. He currently serves as the Mayor of Dar es Salaam.
Shetta (born Nurdin Bilal Juma) is a Tanzanian musician and politician. He is widely recognized for his contribution to Bongo Flava music and later for his involvement in Tanzanian politics. He currently serves as the Mayor of Dar es Salaam.
Shetta was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He grew up in the city where he developed an early interest in music and performance. Details of his formal education remain limited in public sources.
Shetta began his music career in the late 2000s and rose to prominence with several hit songs that gained national and international attention. He is known for blending street-inspired lyrics with contemporary Bongo Flava beats. Over the years, he has collaborated with several prominent East African artists and has performed in multiple international shows, contributing to the global recognition of Tanzanian music.
In 2025, Shetta entered politics after being endorsed by Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to contest for the councillorship of Mchikichini Ward in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam. [1]
Following the 2025 local government elections, he was elected as a councillor for Mchikichini Ward. Subsequently, members of the Dar es Salaam City Council elected him as the Mayor of Dar es Salaam , making him the ceremonial head and chairperson of the city council.
Shetta is known for maintaining a relatively private personal life. Outside music and politics, he has been involved in youth empowerment and community-based initiatives in Dar es Salaam.