Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi (born 3 October 1995), 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 and signed under WCB Wasafi record label.[1] Mbosso 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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| Birth name | Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi |
| Also known as | Mbosso |
| Born | 3 October 1995 Kibiti, Pwani Region, Tanzania. |
| Origin | Pwani Region |
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| Years active | 2013-Present |
| Labels | WCB Wasafi Records |
Early life
editMbosso was born and raised in masai boya, a small town in Tanzania on 3 October 1991. His mother is Hadija Salom Kikaali, and his father is Yusufu Mbwana Kilungi.[6]
Career
editHe 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 musical group later 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 titled "Definition of Love".[4] The album was released on 9 March and it featured artists such as Diamond Platnumz, Njenje Band, Mr Flavour, Rayvanny, Liya, Darassa, Spice Diana and Baba Levo.[15]
Mbosso released his first ever 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
editAlbums
- Definition Of Love
- Khan (EP)
Singles
| Title | Year of release |
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| Mama Samia | 2023 |
| Limevuja | 2023 |
| Sele | 2023 |
| Sina nyota[19] | 2020 |
| Haijakaa Sawa | 2020 |
| Nimekuzoea | 2018 |
| Hodari | 2018 |
| Tamba | 2019 |
| Nadekezwa | 2018 |
| Tamu | 2018 |
| Nipepee | 2018 |
| Picha Yake | 2018 |
| Shilingi[20] | 2019 |
| Maajab[21] | 2019 |
| Watakubali | 2018 |
| Amepotea | 2023 |
| Sitaki | 2023 |
| Sele | 2023 |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Mbosso wins 'Tanzania Video of the Year' award with 'Hodari' song". Daily Active. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ Serem, Queen (2019-01-02). "Katoto hodari! Mbosso exclusively reveals secret to making hitsongs". Mpasho News. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ a b Jasper, Kevin. "Mbosso – Definition of Love Album DOWNLOAD | NaijaVibes". Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "Mbosso Announces New Album Release Date - News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "Mbossoo Biography, Girlfriend, Son, WCB, Car and Age". RALINGO. 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "WCB's Mbosso reveals why Yamoto Band was scraped off". Pulse Kenya. 2018-03-21. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ Kwach, Julie (2017-12-19). "Yamoto Band Members and Their Names". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ Mwangesha, Mkala. "Yamoto band splits up! Here are the issues behind the cold break-up". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "From Yamoto band to WCB: Mbosso". The Citizen. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Mbosso Is The Real Comeback Story!". Lit360. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "Mbosso hits 1 million subscribers on YouTube, awarded golden plaque".
- ^ "WCB's Mbosso joins the millionaires club, receives the Golden Plaque (Photos)". Pulse Kenya. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "MUSIC: Mbosso - Definition Of Love (ALBUM)". GhGossip. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "Tanzania's Mbosso releases Khan EP". Music In Africa. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Mbosso - Sina Nyota: listen with lyrics | Deezer, retrieved 2020-11-26
- ^ Mbosso - Shilingi: lyrics and songs | Deezer, retrieved 2020-11-20
- ^ Nderitu, Catherine (2019-07-19). "Mbosso's 'Maajab' doing better in the Kenyan coast". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 2020-11-26.