Mbosso
Birth nameMbwana Yusuf Kilungi
Also known asMbosso
Born (1991-10-03) 3 October 1991
Kibiti, Pwani Region, Tanzania.
OriginPwani Region
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)
  • Vocal
  • Guitar
Years active2013-Present
LabelsWCB Wasafi

Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi (born 3 October 1991), 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]

Early life

Mbosso was born and raised in Kibiti, a small town in Tanzania on 3 October 1991. His mother is Hadija Salom Kikaali, and his father is Yusufu Mbwana Kilungi.[6]

Career

He 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

Albums

  1. Definition Of Love
  2. Khan (EP)

Singles

Title Year of release
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

  1. ↑ 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.
  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.
  4. 1 2 Jasper, Kevin. "Mbosso – Definition of Love Album DOWNLOAD | NaijaVibes". Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  5. ↑ "Mbosso Announces New Album Release Date - News | Mdundo.com". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  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 - Sina Nyota: listen with lyrics | Deezer, retrieved 2020-11-26
  20. ↑ Mbosso - Shilingi: lyrics and songs | Deezer, retrieved 2020-11-20
  21. ↑ Nderitu, Catherine (2019-07-19). "Mbosso's 'Maajab' doing better in the Kenyan coast". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
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