Ibrahim Ayoub Mandingo (born November 15, 1990) famously known as Country Wizzy is a Tanzanian rapper and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since 2012.[1]

His songs such as Turn Up, Baby and Poa have made him a household name in Tanzania while his international collaborations with Nigeria's Seyi Shay, Skales and South Africa's EMTEE[2] have made him one of the most influential rappers in East Africa.[3]

Country Wizzy
Birth nameIbrahim, Ayoub Mandingo
BornMikocheni, Dar Es Salaam
GenresHip Hop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2010 - Present
LabelsBXtra Records I AM Music

Early life

Country Wizzy, whose real name is Ibrahim Ayoub Mandingo, was born and raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In 2004, he began his journey in the music industry after earning a record deal with Baucha Records.[4]

After completing his studies in 2010, Country Wizzy released his debut single You Are The One and went on to release other songs such as Watch Me, Hakuna Matata and I'm Coming Home that continued to solidify his status in the Tanzanian rap game.[5]

In 2017 he released his smash hit titled Turn Up featuring the legendary Tanzanian rapper Mwana FA. The intimate rap love song made him a household name in Tanzania.[6]

In 2020 Country Wizzy joined Konde Gang, a label owned by Tanzania singer and songwriter, Harmonize.[7][8] He left Konde Gang until 2022 where he is now signed to BXtra Records.[9][10] In 2023, Country Wizzy unveiled his record label I AM Music with acts such as Bruce Africa and FreshBoys.[11]

In 2019 he dropped his debut album titled Yule Boy featuring some of Tanzania's biggest names such as Mimi Mars, S2kizzy, G Nako,  legendary rapper Mwana FA, Harmonize and Kenya's Khaligraph Jones.

Personal life

Country Wizzy is a younger brother to Babu Wa Kitaa, a Tanzanian rapper and presenter at one of Tanzania's leading TV stations, Clouds TV.[5][12]

Discography

Albums

  • Yule Boy (2019) [13]
  • The Father EP (2020) [14]

Songs

  • Baby
  • Poa Ft Marioo
  • Watoto Ft Harmonize
  • Turn Up
  • Kibegi
  • Life You Don't Know Me
  • Oright

References

  1. ↑ Mutabuza, Elijah (2020-09-16). "Country Wizzy - Life, Full Biography and Net Worth". Times Ug. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  2. ↑ "Country Wizzy Joins Forces With South Africa's Emtee In "Oright"". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  3. ↑ "Country Wizzy ⚜ Online songs and bio of the artist — mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  4. ↑ "Country Wizzy". Music In Africa. 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  5. 1 2 "Bongo Rap Meets Street Fashion: The Story of Country Wizzy - Biography". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  6. ↑ Turn Up ft. Mwana FA by COUNTRY WIZZY ⚜ Download or listen online — mdundo.com, retrieved 2023-07-26
  7. ↑ Ray, Lee (2020-09-14). "Harmonize Signs 3 Artistes To Konde Gang, Gives Them Cars | VIDEO". Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz , Breaking News in Uganda. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  8. ↑ TZA, Victor Kileo (2021-02-05). "Country Wizzy apanda thamani baada ya kujiunga na Harmonize, analipwaje kwa show..?". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  9. ↑ TZA, Pascal Mwakyoma (2022-01-09). "Mkataba wa Country Wizzy Konde Gang umemalizika". Millard Ayo. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  10. ↑ "Country Wizzy aagwa rasmi Konde Gang | East Africa Television". www.eatv.tv. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  11. ↑ "Country Wizzy Atambulisha Kundi Jipya La Hip Hop "Freshboys" ⚜ Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  12. ↑ "Babu wa Kitaa: Nafurahi kumuona mdogo wangu Country yupo mikono salama kwa Harmonize, mkataba utakuwa poa tu (+Video) | Boombuzz". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  13. ↑ https://music.apple.com/tz/artist/country-wizzy/1532863210 (2019-11-15), Yule Boy (Deluxe Edition) by Country Wizzy, retrieved 2023-07-26 {{citation}}: External link in |last= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ↑ The Father by Country Wizzy, 2020-09-25, retrieved 2023-07-26
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