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Throwback Thursday | G.W.M – Kipe Kitu

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Today is Thursday, a day that holds significance. We celebrate G.W.M with their song “Kipe Kitu,” one of the two tracks that introduced them to the Tanzanian music industry.

G.W.M, which stands for Gangstas With Matatizo, is also known as Mazimwi, with “matatizo” meaning problems in Swahili. Adopting the persona of a U.S.-style gangsta rapper in Dar es Salaam certainly presents its own challenges.

Nevertheless, G.W.M has remained committed to reality rap, performing exclusively in Swahili and addressing the everyday struggles faced in the streets of Bongo. This term, a colloquial reference to Dar es Salaam, implies the necessity of intelligence to navigate life, as “bongo” translates to smart or clever in Swahili.

The group consists of three members: D CHIEF, born Robert E. Makala; EASY DOPE, born Richard Makala, who is D Chief’s elder brother; and K.R. MULLAH, born Rashid Ziada.

The music of the 90s had its distinct character. Special recognition is due to “DJ Boniluv,” whose real name is Boniphace Kilosa (see photo below), for producing this track and part of their album “Mikosi.” Their most well-known songs include “Cheza Mbali na Kasheshe” and the track we are discussing today, “Kipe Kitu.” K.R. Mullah and D Chief formed a formidable duo.

“Kipe Kitu” gained immense popularity, particularly at concerts, with the largest audience being secondary school students in the 90s. They were often compared to the American duo Das EFX due to their Igitty diggity rap style and stage presence.

In Swahili slang from Tanzania, “Kipe Kitu” means let’s leave or dip out of here.

Furthermore, a special thanks to “Jumanne Thomas” for sharing the audio of this song. #bongo90s #gwm #tmkstyle #tbt #bongothrowback🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯

Listen to “Kipe Kitu” by G.W.M below;

Throwback Thursday | G.W.M – Watapatapa

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It is Thursday, marking a significant occasion. Today, we pay tribute to G.W.M with their song “Watapatapa,” one of the two tracks that heralded their arrival in the Tanzanian music industry.

G.W.M, which stands for Gangstas With Matatizo, is also known as Mazimwi, with “matatizo” meaning problems in Swahili. Adopting the persona of a U.S. gangsta-style rapper in Dar es Salaam certainly presents its own challenges.

Nevertheless, G.W.M has remained committed to reality rap, performing exclusively in Swahili and addressing the everyday struggles faced in the streets of Bongo. This term, a colloquial reference to Dar es Salaam, implies the necessity for intelligence to navigate life, as “bongo” translates to smart or clever in Swahili.

The group consists of three members:
D CHIEF (real name Robert E. Makala)
EASY DOPE (real name Richard Makala), who is the older brother of D Chief
K.R. MULLAH (real name Rashid Ziada)

The music of the 90s had its distinctive essence. Special recognition is due to DJ “Boniluv” (real name “Boniphace Kilosa“) for producing this track and their album “Mikosi.” Their most renowned song was “Cheza Mbali na Kasheshe” and “Kipe Kitu” where K.R. Mullah and D Chief formed an inseparable pair.

Furthermore, a special mention goes to Jumanne Thomas for providing the audio clip of this song. Enjoy this rare treasure and do not forget to follow all my social media @ngomanagwa

bongo90s #gwm #tmkstyle #tbt #bongothrowback🎼🎼🎼🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯

Listen to “Watapatapa” featuring 2 verses from G.W.M below;

Throwback Thursday | G.W.M – Haya Twende

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It is Thursday, which signifies a special moment. Today, we honor G.W.M with their track “Haya Twende”, one of the two songs that marked their entry into the Tanzanian music scene.

G.W.M, an acronym for Gangstas With Matatizo, is also referred to as Mazimwi, with the word “matatizo” translating to problems in Swahili. Emulating the persona of a U.S.-style gangsta rapper in Dar es Salaam undoubtedly poses its own set of challenges.

However, G.W.M has remained dedicated to reality rap, performing solely in Swahili, and tackling the daily hardships encountered in the streets of Bongo. This term, a colloquial reference to Dar es Salaam, suggests the need for intelligence to navigate life, as “bongo” means smart or clever in Swahili.

The group is comprised of three members:
D CHIEF (real name Robert E. Makala)
EASY DOPE (real name Richard Makala), who is the elder sibling of D Chief
K.R. MULLAH (real name Rashid Ziada)

The music of the 90s had its unique flavor. A special acknowledgment goes to DJ “Boniluv” real name “Boniphace Kilosa” (Photo below) for producing this track and their album “Mikosi.” Their most popular song was “Cheza Mbali na Kasheshe.” K.R. Mullah and D Chief formed an inseparable duo.

Additionally, a shout-out to Jumanne Thomas for sharing the audio clip of this song. #bongo90s #gwm #tmkstyle #tbt #bongothrowback🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯

Listen to “Haya Twende” 2 verses from G.W.M below;

THROWBACK: The Legendary DJ & Producer “Boniluv”

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Boniface Kilosa, commonly known as BoniLuv, and also referred to as Papa Luv or Scratch Master, is a prominent DJ from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He has been instrumental in the evolution of the DJ and music production landscape in Tanzania, especially during his time at Mawingu Disco Tech and Studios in the 1980s and throughout the 1990s.

BoniLuv’s enthusiasm for music began in his adolescence, prompting him to hone his DJ abilities in various clubs and hotels throughout Dar es Salaam. He furthered his knowledge in music production and sound engineering during his time in the UK and the US. At Mawingu Studios, he not only records music for a variety of artists but also produces commercial advertisements.

He credits his success to the support he received from his peers at Clouds FM radio station, where he held the roles of director and presenter for many years.

Throughout his career, BoniLuv has developed a wide-ranging skill set that encompasses music production, sound engineering, DJing, and the design of commercial advertisements. He has also gained expertise in music programming and possesses an extensive understanding of the music industry. 2K Mawingu Studios has been responsible for producing records for numerous artists, including Mwanafalsafa, Manduli Mob, Crazy GK, Solid Ground Family, AY, Lady Jay Dee, Bizman of InAfrika Band, Bambo, RD, Mister Ebbo, Kasiri, JLT, and many others.

In the early 1990s, him and his colleagues at Mawingu Studios in Mwenge, Dar es Salaam, recorded their first album titled “The Clouds – Msela,” which was released in 1994. The album featured major hits, including the title track “Msela” and “Siamini.” BoniLuv also played a significant role in promoting several artists, such as Hard Blasters, GWM, Gangwe Mob, Dar Young Mob, Unique Sisters, Ugly Faces, Grazy GK, and Professor Jay, who was then known as Nigga Jay. Additionally, he had the chance to collaborate with Ngomanagwa, formerly known as Taff B, who recorded a track at these iconic studios.

BoniLuv’s favorite artist is the late Bob Marley, and he encourages aspiring musicians to approach their craft with seriousness and dedication.

Explore a selection of past works produced by “DJ Boniluv” below.

The Clouds – Msela Album (1994)

Hard Blasters – Mabishoo “Snippet” (1994)

Kwanza Unit – Tucheze “Snippet” ( 1994)

GWM – Cheza Mbali na Kasheshe “Snippet (1995)

Nigga J (Prof jay) & Taff B (Ngomanagwa) – Fascinating Rhymes (1997)

Crazy G.K Ft Carola Kinasha – Upanga East Coast West Coast “Snippet”(1996)

Gangwe Mobb – Chelea Pina (Live Version) “Snippet” (1996)