Dar es Salaam. A Tanzanian musician based in Switzerland is pushing Bongo Flava onto the international stage after independently producing and releasing a 16-track album that blends Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Reggae and electronic sounds, with songs performed in both English and Kiswahili.
Muchi Melo, a singer, songwriter and producer originally from Tanzania, released his latest album MASAKIE on May 15, positioning it as a bold effort to take Bongo Flava beyond its traditional borders while staying firmly rooted in African identity.
Unlike many contemporary projects that rely on multiple collaborators, Muchi Melo took full creative control of the album, writing, producing and performing all 16 tracks himself in a move that highlights his artistic independence and ambition.
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