Godzilla (singer)
Godzilla | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Golden Jacob |
| Also known as | Salasala |
| Born | 5 January 1988 Morogoro, Tanzania |
| Died | 13 February 2019 (aged 31) Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Genres | hip hop, Bongo Flava, Afro pop, contemporary R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–2019 |
Golden Jacob Mbunda (5 January 1988 – 12 February 2019),[1][2] known by his stage name Godzilla, was a Tanzanian hip hop recording artist, singer and songwriter.
Early life
Godzilla and his two siblings were raised by their mother in Morogoro, after their dad died while he was only two years.
Career
In early 2007 Godzilla participated in the freestyle battle, he didn't win the first place, but that freestyle battle was a huge success for him as a platform. Because it let him to be known and got him his first big radio interview and became one among the first rappers performed in big stages without any official single on radio. In 2008 Godzilla joined Malaria No More in their Zinduka Campaign, a campaign aimed to eliminate malaria. In January 2014 Godzilla released his first official mixtape[3] that had 18 songs like Illumi-Naught, The Same, Freestyle, Boss, Tungi, Ready or not, cake, Otis, Happy Birthday, Freestyle feat. Joti, F**k with me you know I got it, Commercial, Maturation of Godzizi, Money feat. Gosby, Hight Tonight, Closer feat. Cliff mitindo and Lakuchumpa feat. Joti.
Discography
Singles
- Salasala
- Lakuchumpa
- Otis
- Kingzilla
- Milele
- Illumi-Naught
- Nataka
- Thank God
- Karibu Yako
- Nisome
- You and I
- Nobody
- Poza maumivu
- Stay
- Hard work pays
- Tungi
Music, awards and music tours
In 2009 Godzilla experienced the tour life, was among the artists that performed at the Serengeti fiesta tour in 2009, Tanzania's biggest nationwide music tour, covering various regions. Godzilla performed on the same stage that international artist Busta rhymes performed. Godzilla performed at Serengeti fiesta tour again in 2010 and 2011, whereby Ludacris was the international artist on the final tour that took place in Dar es salaam. In 2012 he hit the same stage as Rick Ross did, the same as in 2013 and 2014. In 2012 Godzilla was nominated for Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music awards for Best Hip hop Song of the Year, and in 2013 Godzilla was nominated for 3 Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards for Best hip hop Artist, Best Collaboration, and Best Hip hop song of the Year for his song Kingzilla. In 2012 and 2013 Godzilla was among the artists that performed at the Kili Music Tour, that was covering various regions and at the main event Kili Awards that took place at Mlimani City in Dar es Salaam.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tanzania Music Awards | Best Best Hip hop song | Salasala | Nominated |
| 2013 | Tanzania Music Awards | Best Hip hop Song | Kingzilla | Nominated |
| Best Collaboration | Kingzilla | Nominated | ||
| Best Hip hop Artist of the Year | Nominated |
External links
- Ngoma za hip hop
- Ushindani hafifu
- Nikimnunulia mama angu ghorofa Archived 27 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- Wasanii wengi
- Tungi
- Poza maumivu Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- gongamx
- Nataka
- Kideo
- Mzigo Mpya
References
- ^ Reporter, S. D. E. "Godzilla: Celebrated Tanzanian rapper dies suddenly". Standard Digital News.
- ^ "Tanzanian rapper Godzilla dies". Music in Africa. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ^ "Godzilla | Bongo Exclusive". Bongo Exclusive. Retrieved 9 February 2018.