Ibrahim Makunja aka Ras Makunja Ngoma Afrika Bandleader.
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The Ngoma Afrika band Press kit and logo 004. |
Front CD cover. |
Ngoma Africa Band, a German based
Tanzanian band is now one of the oldest and most successful Africans bands in
Germany.
Many African bands in Europe hardly
survive for more than a year. Yet Ngoma Africa Band, founded by Ebrahim Makunja
aka Ras Makunja in 1993, is still growing stronger.
The band plays "Bongo
Dance", which is a unique combination of traditional and modern Tanzanian
rhythms with Soukous and Rumba. All
theirs songs are in Kiswahili.
Ngoma Africa Band has released
several successful hits including “Mama Kimwaga” (Sugar Mummy),
“Anti-Corruption Squad” and “Apache wacha Pombe” (Stop over drinking).
In 2010 Ngoma Africa Band released a
single in praise of Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete. The song titled
“Jakaya Kikwete 2010” praises Mr. Kikwete’s good leadership skills and
commitment to fight corruption.
On 12th August 2012, Ngoma Africa
Band received the International Diaspora Award (IDA) at the International
African Festival Tubingen 2012, Germany, for their hard work in promoting East
African music throughout Europe.
Ms. Susan Muyang Tatah, CEO of the
International African Festival Tubingen 2012 said Ngoma Africa Band was also
chosen for the Award because of their creative performance on stage. It’s
difficult to resist dancing at their concerts, she said.
This year the band released a new CD
titled "Bongo Tambarare" featuring "Supu ya Mawe" and
"Uhuru wa Habari". The new release is already dominating air waves in
Tanzania.
"Supu ya Mawe" advices the
listeners to work hard and be patient while pursuing their objectives in life.
It also appeals for generosity towards the needy.
"Uhuru wa Habari" praises
African journalists who are bold enough to speak out the truth in environments
where freedom of speech is quite limited.
Ngoma Africa Band is famous for
staging thrilling shows in festivals in different parts of Europe. The band’s
joyful female dancers, wearing traditional costumes and dancing vigorously to
their tunes, always leave fans asking for more.
Ngoma Africa Band is composed of talented young
musicians including soloist Christian Bakotessa aka Chris-B, Said Vuai, Matondo
Benda, Jonathan Sousa, Aj Nbongo, Richard Makutima, Bedi Beraca
"Bella" and Jessy Ouyah.
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