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Hip hop music has grown increasingly popular in Tanzania over the last ten years. Though the first generation of Tanzanian hip hop performers were modelled closely on American rappers, more recently some have begun to mix hip hop with native dance music, muziki wa dansi, taarab, Indian filmi and other styles; this fusion is sometimes called Bongo Flava. The first Tanzanian crew was Kwanza Unit, while the first mainstream hit was Mr. II's (then he recorded and performed under the name 2-Proud) "Ni Mimi" (1995). Other early groups include Hard Blasters and Gangwe Mobb. Modern groups like X Plastaz ("Bamiza", 1998) have led the way for Bongo Flava by using unique styles derived from popular music and Masai vocals, as well as Swahili lyrics. Other modern performers include Lady Jaydee and Juma Nature.

External links

• Bongo Flava (Swahili / English, Tanzanian Hip Hop Fusion Online)
• mzibo.net (swahili / English)
• Bongo Explosions (swahili, only large web site on this topic that is operated from out of Tanzania)
• Africanhiphop.com (English, extensive web site about the entire African Hip hop scene)

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