Les Wanyika was a prominent band with Kenyan and Tanzanian members and was based in Kenya. It was formed in 1978 when guitarist Omar Shabani, bassist Tom Malanga and two other members left Simba Wanyika. They were joined by John Ngereza and Issa Juma. Les Wanyika made many popular recordings, but are best remembered for their 1979 classic Sina Makosa and Paulina. Vocalist Issa Juma left the band soon afterwards to concentrate on other musical projects. The group continued until Omar Shabani's death in 1998. John Ngereza died two years later. Read Full BioLes Wanyika was a prominent band with Kenyan and Tanzanian members and was based in Kenya. It was formed in 1978 when guitarist Omar Shabani, bassist Tom Malanga and two other members left Simba Wanyika. They were joined by John Ngereza and Issa Juma. Les Wanyika made many popular recordings, but are best remembered for their 1979 classic Sina Makosa and Paulina. Vocalist Issa Juma left the band soon afterwards to concentrate on other musical projects. The group continued until Omar Shabani's death in 1998. John Ngereza died two years later.
In 1971, two brothers from the coastal region of Tanga, Tanzania, Wilson and George Kinyonga formed a band they would call Simba Wanyika, a Swahili for Savannah Lions. Due to unsteady economic conditions in [Tanzania] in the 70s which strained the music industry, most of the artists of that time migrated to Kenya and other neighbouring countries in search of greener environments. It's no wonder that some of these artists became citizens of those countries. During that time, travelling between the two countries was made easy by the East African community, a tripartite agreement of understanding among Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. After the collapse of the community in 1977, border crossings were made difficult, hence the eventual establishment of permanent base in Kenya by the group. With its development and growth, the band created several offshoots, but most notable was/is Les Wanyika. It's one thing for an artist to migrate in search of career betterment and quite another when a country falsely claims ownership of certain artists who belongs to another country for the sole purpose of looking good and seeking prominence. The so can be said of the song Malaika which originated in Tanzania, cartoonist Geofrey "Gado" Mwampembwa who is a Tanzanian working for the Nation Newspaper in Kenya and the overall location of the mount Kilimanjaro. The Kenyans have been very good on this profession. With Les Wanyika, new members of the group included both Tanzanians and Kenyans. The famous John Ngereza, Issa Juma and Omar Shabani were all from Tanzania, and one Tom Malanga was from Kenya. This band established a permanent base in Nairobi, playing in nightclubs and on various resorts. Most of the group members have either died or fallen victims of age toll.
In 2006, the group was reformed with a new line up
In 1971, two brothers from the coastal region of Tanga, Tanzania, Wilson and George Kinyonga formed a band they would call Simba Wanyika, a Swahili for Savannah Lions. Due to unsteady economic conditions in [Tanzania] in the 70s which strained the music industry, most of the artists of that time migrated to Kenya and other neighbouring countries in search of greener environments. It's no wonder that some of these artists became citizens of those countries. During that time, travelling between the two countries was made easy by the East African community, a tripartite agreement of understanding among Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. After the collapse of the community in 1977, border crossings were made difficult, hence the eventual establishment of permanent base in Kenya by the group. With its development and growth, the band created several offshoots, but most notable was/is Les Wanyika. It's one thing for an artist to migrate in search of career betterment and quite another when a country falsely claims ownership of certain artists who belongs to another country for the sole purpose of looking good and seeking prominence. The so can be said of the song Malaika which originated in Tanzania, cartoonist Geofrey "Gado" Mwampembwa who is a Tanzanian working for the Nation Newspaper in Kenya and the overall location of the mount Kilimanjaro. The Kenyans have been very good on this profession. With Les Wanyika, new members of the group included both Tanzanians and Kenyans. The famous John Ngereza, Issa Juma and Omar Shabani were all from Tanzania, and one Tom Malanga was from Kenya. This band established a permanent base in Nairobi, playing in nightclubs and on various resorts. Most of the group members have either died or fallen victims of age toll.
In 2006, the group was reformed with a new line up
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Les Wanyika Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Les Wanyika:
Afro Afro, Afro mama oh oh mtoto wa Sagana eeh mama salamu zang…
Amigo Download Amigo 320kbps mp3 Tabia zako zimeshakupasae Mke na…
Kajituli Kasuku Najitulisa kwake kasuku hataki maneno Oyo oyoo hataki maneno…
Kasuku Kajituliza Najituliza kwake kasuku ee (oooo) Hataki maneno, hataki mane…
Nimaru Aaaaaaaa... Nimaru mtoto wa Tanga Sheri ee usilie mwana mam…
Safari Ya Samburu rafiki yoo yoo yoo kwaheri uende ufike salama safari yako kw…
Sina Makosa hasira za nini wee bwana hasira za nini wee bwana wataka k…
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NANCY Pretty
The beats are dope where are this kind of music??
jim mbuthi
Rest in peace brothers we really had fun having you guys around. I lost my virginity to you and i can almost assure you it wasn't a bad experience. Nairobi will never be the same again.
Mayoka Zemuba
Indeed, music with a message. Vijiji vya ujaama.
Johari Mtango
Yes! I know and I have been in Kizara village, home of Ngereza's. Oooohhh! Nimekumbuka mbali sana enzi hizo. Thriugh their music they are still alive. R.I.P.
Mussa Mdoe
Kizara ya shume or
Jeremiah Asaka
Who is enjoying this in 2018 like me? Timeless classic!
Big Dad
This are some of Great musician From Tanzania thank you wanaTanga kwa muziki hatuwezi kuwasahau asanteni
Prof. Dr. Savai Gukhu
There was a time when modern East African Music was at par with Congolese Music. The time was in the 1960s and 1970s. Then Congolese Rumba made triple strides forward whilst East African Music stagnated. But listening to this song one must give thumbs high to Les Wanyika. This is one hit that transcends time. And incidentally you could give this hit to Nyboma and he would love singing it. This is good Tanzanian Rumba.
Osmass Sang
We miss this type of songs nawadYs
TheBigyosef
this is the best of Tanzania na Kenya no complain the best rumba from The land of Mwalimu