Best bongo flava songs of 2022: Recording artists from Tanzania continue to dazzle audiences with their composition and performing skills, dominating both domestically and internationally.
As in previous years, Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack, a.k.a. Diamond Platnumz, continues to be the most popular name on the radio. It is simple to understand why the prolific hitmaker is amassing staggering amounts of airplay and streaming numbers after the release of his First of All EP on March 11. Diamond, however, is not the only artist who has people’s attention.
Below are Best bongo flava songs of 2022;
Otile Brown ft. Harmonize – Woman
When Tanzanian balladeer Harmonize and Kenya’s Otile Brown, the king of Swahili R&B, collaborate, there can only be one result: an incredible song that will rule the East African radios for years.
Harmonize and Anjella – Kioo
Anjella and Harmonize collaborate in this elegantly composed song to “reflect each other.” The Swahili word “Kioo” means “mirror,” and it seems the singers are implying that when two people are in a happy relationship, they soon begin to imitate each other’s behaviors.
Saraphina – Upo Nyonyo
Saraphina’s intoxicating voice captures the story of a woman happy with her love life – all told in a mixture of playful, somewhat naughty poetry.
Diamond Platnumz – Fine
Released in March, ‘Fine’ off the First of All EP sees Diamond sprinkling a bit of Nigerian charm onto the bongo jam to create sonic magic. The song, delivered in English and Swahili, shows Diamond in his crooning and choreography element.
Jux-Simuachi
Jux appears to have a strong visual sense in addition to having mastered the art of writing excellent love songs. The video for this song will not only blow your mind; it will also carry you away to a musical fairyland.
Naogopa by Marioo and Harmonize
The notion of being dumped by that attractive lass is every man’s worst nightmare, yet it is difficult to believe that Marioo and Harmonize are worried about this. No, not with a music that makes everyone drool.
Nandy – Siwezi
This song addresses the anguish of an abused spouse. It Nandy’s cautionary tale about staying in a toxic union that could ruin your life.
Diamond Platnumz ft. Zuchu – Mtasubiri
With rumours swirling in the blogosphere of the two being involved romantically, Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu probably decided to milk the attention and turn it into streaming gold. ‘Mtasubiri’ is perhaps the best response to such rumours.
Harmonize – Mwaka Wangu
‘Mwaka Wangu’ has been dominating Tanzanian charts since its January release as listeners savor the song’s well-worn message: this is my year. The song serves as a reminder to all good, hardworking people that their dreams are achievable.
