Mbosso

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]

Mbosso
Birth name	Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi
Also known as	Mbosso
Born	(1991-10-03) 3 October 1991 (age 32) Kibiti, Pwani Region, Tanzania.
Origin	Pwani Region
Genres	Bongo flava Afro pop
Occupation(s)	Singer Songwriter Actor Guitarist
Instrument(s)	Vocal Guitar
Years active	2013-Present
Labels	WCB Wasafi

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

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3. Serem, Queen (2019-01-02). "Katoto hodari! Mbosso exclusively reveals secret to making hitsongs". Mpasho News. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
4. Jasper, Kevin. "Mbosso – Definition of Love Album DOWNLOAD | NaijaVibes". Retrieved 2021-04-17.
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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.
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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.