The Tanzanian music industry has been blessed with mouth-watering music videos that have made the first months of 2022 a perfect reflection of what is to be expected for the rest of the year, here are the most-watched music videos on Youtube in 2022 so far :
Omoyo's remix was Harmonize's way of telling his fans that he can do any music genre and still fit in and the music video for the song which dropped on February 12, 2022, helped tremeoundsly in cementing the single as a hit and so far the video has about 2.9 Million views on Youtube.
Ni Wewe is the first and the only music video by Killy in the year 2022 and 3 months since its release the Ivan directed music has so far amassed about 3.5 Million views on Youtube. The video was an appropriate visual reflection of the single which borrowed classic sounds from old school music from the 90s.
Fine is a well narrated, carefully choreographed blockbuster music video that walks in an international standard line that only someone as creative and ambitious as Nigeria's TG Omori could direct. Fine is the first music video to be released from the First Of All EP and has so far garnered 4.2 Million views on Youtube.
Mwaka Wangu was the first time that Jabulant who is Harmonize's official videographer directed an actual music video and for sure the rookie music director did not disappoint. The 3 minutes and 51 seconds video was a perfect way for Harmonize to kick off 2022 and so far the video has amassed 4.8 Million views on Youtube.
Bakhresa music video by Harmonize deserves to be adapted and developed as a full feature film due to its experimental cinematography and excellent storyline. Exactly 4 weeks after its release the video has gained about 4.9 Million views on Youtube and is soon expected to clock 5 Million views.
Diamond Platnumz is one of the few artists in Tanzanian who looks fresh and rejuvenated in every music video, Gidi, being one of them. In this video, Diamond Platnumz reminds his fans to put on their cowboy costumes and dance to the S2kizzy produced beat. The video has so far amassed 6.4 Million views on Youtube.
The video for Ali Kiba's romantic music visuals known as Utu was shot around Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro in the Northern part of Tanzania. Utu was one of the highly-anticipated videos in 2022 and has so far amassed about 6.6 Million streams on Youtube and as usual Director Ivan did not disappoint in this one.
Nobody knows how rapper Quick Roca ended up as a vixen in the Mi Amor music video but what we are sure of is that Mi Amor music video which has some sort of Wizkid's Essence vibe and which has so far accumulated about 7 Million views on Youtube, deserves a standing ovation.
The video of this song dropped at the time when dating rumors between Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu were at their peak and the whole project felt like an official statement from the two artists to the press that aimed to address the rumors. Mtasubiri has so far amassed 7.3 Million views on Youtube therefore standing at number 2 in the list of most watched music video in Tanzania in 2022.
When Zuchu dropped her Simi's Ayo inspired track titled Mwambieni earlier this year, nobody told us that the video of the song was going to follow the footsteps of her 2021 hit, Sukari. The Hanscana directed music video has so far amassed 8 Million views on Youtube and hence claiming the first spot on the list of the top 10 most watched music videos in Tanzania as of April 2022.
He started his music career in 2006 at the age of 18 years old while selling clothes. He would record songs with the money he earned from the clothes' business and eventually recorded his first single "Toka Mwanzo", a Bongo flava song fused with R&B.[7] The song was not successful commercially.
First Of All has been described as a blend of R&B, Bongo Flava and Afrobeats [15] and to promote the EP, Diamond Platnumz for the first time in Tanzania premiered all music videos from the FOA EP at the cinema [16]
Diamond is a Muslim by religion.[22] With his former partner, South African-based Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan,[23] he has two children.[24][25] He became a father for the third time with Tanzanian model Hamisa Mobetto.[26] As of 2019 Diamond was dating Kenyan model and musician Tanasha Donna, with whom he fathered one son, born in October 2019.[27] The two have since separated with Tanasha Donna flying back to her home country, Kenya.
Diamond is the cousin of Tanzanian socialite-cum-DJ, Romeo Abdul Jones, professionally known as Romy Jones.[28] He also has two sisters, musician Queen Darleen, and entrepreneur-socialite Esma Platnumz.[29]
Director Kenny shot his first professional music video, for Tanzanian artist Lava Lava's song "DEDE", in 2017.[9] He then directed the video for "Nishachoka" by Harmonize.[10] Through his company, Zoom Production,[11] Director Kenny has shot and released more than 50 videos of hip hop, RnB, reggae-dancehall, bongo flava, and afro-pop songs since 2018. He is noted for his innovative work on hugely popular music videos with artists such as Roki, Vanessa Mdee, Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Mbosso, Zuchu, Harmonize and Tanasha Donna.[12][13][14] Kenny directed the music video for Rayvanny's "Tetema", which was awarded "Best African Video" at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards.[15][16]
Nisher's impact on the Bongo Flava scene was undeniable. He helmed some of the genre's most iconic music videos, including BenPol's "Jikubali" and "Unanichora," Baraka the Prince's "Jichunge," and the popular hip-hop collaboration "13" by Young Killer and Fid Q.
Nisher's loss leaves a void in the Bongo Flava community. He was not just a director; he was a visionary, a friend, and a collaborator. His passion for music and dedication to his craft inspired countless artists and fans alike.
Unfortunately, many tribes stopped dancing their traditional dances with the advent of progress and major religions. But Africans never stopped dancing.
Popular music is heard everywhere even when you walk the streets. Out of homes, restaurants, making everybody feel good with that rhythm that only Africans knows how to produce.
Tubidy is a free online platform enabling users to explore, stream, and download a variety of music and videos globally. It's an all-encompassing multimedia site, acting as a single hub for all entertainment requirements. Boasting a user-friendly interface and an extensive content library, it caters to a broad spectrum of music preferences and tastes.
The platform is highly appreciated for its broad range of South African music. With genres spanning from pop and hip hop to amapiano, kwaito, gqom and traditional rhythms, Tubidy showcases an admirable array of South African melodies, satisfying any music enthusiast's appetite. It offers a straightforward and handy way to access and relish South African music and videos, irrespective of one's geographical location.
Tubidy extends beyond merely being a music and video platform. It also serves as a digital stage where artists can expose their creations to a worldwide audience and where music aficionados can uncover new artists and genres. It's a platform that encourages creativity, enhances cultural interchange, and embraces the rich variety of music.
Tubidy is unique in that it offers a number of features which make it different from other platforms for music and video downloading. Users can quickly find their favorite content using the platform's simple search engine. Users can search by keyword, title, artist or album.
Tubidy has another feature which allows users to create their own playlists. Users can create playlists of their favorite music and videos and then access them without needing to search again. Users can also find a section called Recommended that offers content based on search history and preferences.
Tubidy, which converts video into MP3 files, is used by millions of music fans around the world. This platform can be used with any device. Laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones and even old mobiles can be used. Your device stores all your music.
The benefit of using the search function is that it can give you an array of possibilities for the song you are trying to locate. Certain songs have the same title even though it's an entirely different song performed by different musicians or groups. You can select the song you're looking for in this list.
Tubidy features this feature that lets you locate any song or clip that is in high demand on any platform for music, like YouTube. Additionally, it will discover the most popular music on the market by entering a particular keyword into the search box. Even streaming for podcasts.
Not just on YouTube but a variety of music sources across other platforms. For instance, SoundCloud, Facebook, TikTok, and numerous others. In addition, you can use the local source of your country, using the local language of your country.
Sometimes you'd like to listen to music. Tubidy will be able to help you with this too. You can listen to any type of music that you like by typing the title of the song in the box for searching. Select the song you like from the options that are provided. Click Play to play the song.
However, this also means you can listen to the song on the internet. If you like the track and want to get it downloaded, you just need to hit on the download button. After that, you can listen to music offline at any time you wish.
If you would like to listen to it without downloading it, you can locate every song you want from the library. Enter the title of the song into the search box and then listen to it. There's no limit to the number of songs you'd like to hear. You can enjoy as much music as you want.
Tubidy has become one of the most popular music platforms in South Africa. The platform has gained popularity due to its vast collection of local and international music. South African users can find a wide range of music genres, including hip hop, kwaito, am a piano, and gospel.
31c5a71286