Wakazi
Country Tanzania Genres jazz bongo flava hiphop jazz Website www.musicinafrica.net Facebook /wakazimusic Instagram /wakazi Festival Sauti 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 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.
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