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Mbosso

Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi, 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. He is known for his songs "Nadekezwa" and "Hodari", which won Video of the Year at HiPipo Awards 2019. Mbosso released his debut studio album, Definition of Love, in March 2021.

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Mbosso
Also known asMbosso
Born
Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi

(1995-10-03) 3 October 1995
Kibiti, Pwani Region, Tanzania
OriginPwani Region
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2013–present
LabelWCB Wasafi

Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi (born 3 October 19951), 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 2019.23 Mbosso released his debut studio album, Definition of Love, in March 2021.45

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".1112

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.1314

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

  • Definition of Love
  • Khan (EP)

Singles

Title Year 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

References

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  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.
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  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
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