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Mwasiti

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Mwasiti Almas Nyangasa
Background information
Birth nameMwasiti Almas Nyangasa
Also known as
  • Almas
  • Chitty witty
Born (1986-02-02) February 2, 1986 (age 38)
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2006–present
LabelsGMF music group

Mwasiti Almas Yusuph (born February 2, 1986) popularly known as Mwasiti, is a singer and songwriter of Afropop, Zouk and Bongo Flava music from Tanzania. She is best known for her single "Nalivua Pendo," which was number one on the Tanzania radio charts for eight consecutive weeks and won "Best Zouk Song" at the 2009 Tanzania Music Awards.

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Early life and career

Mwasiti started her music career in 2006 after joining Tanzania House of Talent.[1] She released her first single titled Nambie in 2006, which was nominated twice at the Tanzania Music Awards as Best newcomer artist and nominated for Best zouk song.[2] In 2014 she performed in New York City at the Malaria No More Benefit Concert, organized by Malaria No More.[3][4]

In year 2006, she was nominated ‘Best Upcoming Female Artist’ at the Tanzania Music awards. Her single "Nalivua Pendo" holds the record for staying number one on the radio charts for eight consecutive weeks, and stayed on the charts for the next 30 weeks.[5] It then won "Best Zouk Song" at the 2009 Tanzania Music Awards.[6][5] At the 2013 Tanzania Music Awards, Mwasiti become the first female artist to receive five nominations.[7][8][9] She has said her songs have been inspired by aspects of her own life.[10] She believes it's important for Tanzanian artists to remember their roots.[11] She is a civil rights activist for causes such as malaria and helping refugees.[3][12]

Discography

Albums

Album Title Album Details
Kamili

Singles

  • Nambie (2006)
  • Hao (featuring Chidi Benz) (2007)
  • Nalivua pendo (2008)
  • Sio kisa pombe (2009)
  • Serebuka (2010)[13]
  • Sema nae (2012)
  • Unaniangalia (2013)
  • Kaa nao (2016)
  • Mapenzi ugonjwa (2017)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Ceremony Prize Work/Recipient Result
2007 Tanzania Music Awards[6] Best upcoming artist of year Mwasiti Won
2009 Tanzania Music Awards[6] Best Zouk song "Nalivua pendo" by Mwasiti Won
2010 Tanzania Music Awards[14] Best Female Singer
Mwasiti
 Nominated
2011
Tanzania Music Awards
 Best Female Singer Nominated
Best Female artist Nominated
2013
Tanzania Music Awards
[15] 		Best Female Singer
Mwasiti
 Nominated
Best Female artist Nominated
Song of the Year
Mapito (featuring Ally Nipishe)
 Nominated
Best Featured Song Nominated
Best Song Zouk/Rhumba Nominated

References

  1. ^ "THT Band". Music in Africa. September 18, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "Mwasiti: Najipanga kusaka elimu". mwananchi.co.tz (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Masembe, Tambwe (January 14, 2010). "Tanzania: Local Artists Join Hands to Fight Malaria". allafrica.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  4. ^ "Tanzania: Artists Told to Step Up Campaigns Against Malaria". allafrica.com. January 11, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Mwasiti". Music in Africa. June 8, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  6. ^ a b c "The Kilimanjaro Awards 2009". Daily Nation. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  7. ^ Mateja, Musa. "MWASITI AANIKA MAISHA YAKE!". Tanzania Today (in Swahili).
  8. ^ "Mwasiti amkana Misago, ni baada ya Diamond kumuita 'muke halali ya Sam'". allafrica.com (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  9. ^ "Mwasiti amkana Misago, ni baada ya Diamond kumuita 'muke halali ya Sam'". bongo5.com (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  10. ^ "Mwasiti ana siri nzito kuhusu mapenzi". Mwananchi. January 23, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "Kigoma All Stars to open Youth Centre in Kigoma". 24tanzania.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  12. ^ "Mwasiti: Najipanga kusaka elimu". Mwananchi. April 15, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  13. ^ "Mwasiti: Tatizo ni misimamo ya kijinga". Mwanaspoti. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  14. ^ "Tanzania: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  15. ^ "KILIMANJARO TANZANIA MUSIC AWARDS 2013 NOMINEES". laprincessaworld.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
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