Ngoma Africa Band releases songs to mark Tanzania’s 50th Independence Anniversary

Ngoma Africa Band has released new tracks to mark Tanzania’s 50th Independence Anniversary.The first track titled “Miaka 50 ya Uhuru” is a Rumba hit reminding the listener of old classics by Franco and his TP OK Jazz while the second track, “Shangwe” is pure Soukous.
The songs urge Tanzanians to rejoice as they celebrate an important landmark in their country’s history.They also pay tribute to Dr Julius Nyerere, the founding father of the nation for laying a strong foundation for peace in the country. He is portrayed as a lover of peace. “Who doesn’t know that Tanzania is a peaceful country?” the bandleader Ebrahim Makunja aka Ras Makunja who is also the lead vocalist asks in “Miaka 50 ya Uhuru”.
The songs also pay tribute to other freedom fighters, and thank the past living presidents and the current one.
Ngoma Africa Band is one of the most famous Tanzanian bands based in Germany. It is also known as “The Golden Voice of East Africa” because of the captivating voice of the band’s vocalists and the way they thrill fans at their concerts.
Ngoma Africa’s music is known as “Bongo dance” which is a modern version of danceable music from Tanzania and the neighbouring East African countries.
Makunja says they composed the new songs to remind the young Tanzanians of the history of their country. “We want them to celebrate but also think of the people how worked so hard for Tanzania to become an independent and peaceful country,” he says.
He urges Tanzanians to remain united and peaceful, and rally behind their leaders for the country’s development.