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  • Wakazi

    Country  Tanzania
    Genres jazz bongo flava hiphop jazz
    Website www.musicinafrica.net
    Facebook /wakazimusic
    Instagram /wakazi
    FestivalSauti za Busara 2020, 2024
    Recordings📼Abacus, 2014; Kisimani, 2018; Sauti za Busara 2020 (Live Album), 2021; Beberu: Reflections, 2023; Beberu: Declaration, 2023; Beberu: Affirmation, 2024

    Wakazi (Live Performance)

    Wakazi
    Wakazi

    Hailing from Tanzania, Wakazi (born Webiro Wassira) moved to the US in pursuit of the American Dream, but his love for music steered him to a new path & purpose. In no time, the self-proclaimed "The Leader", went from freestyles & mixtapes to opening up for big acts. He's evolved from a young prodigy to a lyrical giant who believes in nothing but work ethic.

    Committed to his craft, now back in the motherland, Wakazi is poised to become Tanzania’s leading Hip Hop Ambassador, having a unique perspective that stems from his diverse background & exposure. He's keen on the technical aspect of music, has commercial appeal, and has the ability to tackle social-political issues. His signature blend of English & Swahili rhymes got him dubbed the “Bilingual Beast”. His ability to create context with clever usage of metaphors & wordplay is unparalleled, crediting his personal life experiences & his introspective mind.

    With a Kora Award nominee, radio hits, a critically acclaimed album (Kisimani), a groundbreaking EP (Abacus EP), and dazzling live performances (Sauti Za Busara 2020) all on his resume, Wakazi still walks with a chip on his shoulders. He raps, "Confess that I'm one of the best of all time, and in no time, I guess I'll be in your top 5.”

    He recently embarked on a leadership journey through opposition politics, aiming at being an advocate & catalyst of CHANGE.

    Mixing it up with pioneering a bilingual artistry movement in Tanzania (Temayai), Artists' Management (Workethic), Mentorship, Youth Capacity Building & Empowerment Initiatives, etc. the platform is set for his dreams to be fulfilled; respect from peers, lyrically inclined, commercially viable, leave a Legacy & being…. The Leader.