Mwasiti

Mwasiti Almas Nyangasa
Mwasiti Almas Nyangasa
Background information
Birth name	Mwasiti Almas Nyangasa
Also known as	Almas; Chitty witty;
Born	February 2, 1986 (age 38); Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Genres	Afro pop; bongo flava; zouk;
Occupation(s)	Singer; songwriter;
Years active	2006–present
Labels	GMF music group

Mwasiti Almas Yusuph (born February 2, 1986) popularly known as Mwasiti, is a singer and songwriter of Afropop, Zouk and Bongo Flava music from Tanzania. She is best known for her single "Nalivua Pendo," which was number one on the Tanzania radio charts for eight consecutive weeks and won "Best Zouk Song" at the 2009 Tanzania Music Awards.

Early life and career[edit]

Mwasiti started her music career in 2006 after joining Tanzania House of Talent.^[1] She released her first single titled Nambie in 2006, which was nominated twice at the Tanzania Music Awards as Best newcomer artist and nominated for Best zouk song.^[2] In 2014 she performed in New York City at the Malaria No More Benefit Concert, organized by Malaria No More.^[3]^[4]

In year 2006, she was nominated ‘Best Upcoming Female Artist’ at the Tanzania Music awards. Her single "Nalivua Pendo" holds the record for staying number one on the radio charts for eight consecutive weeks, and stayed on the charts for the next 30 weeks.^[5] It then won "Best Zouk Song" at the 2009 Tanzania Music Awards.^[6]^[5] At the 2013 Tanzania Music Awards, Mwasiti become the first female artist to receive five nominations.^[7]^[8]^[9] She has said her songs have been inspired by aspects of her own life.^[10] She believes it's important for Tanzanian artists to remember their roots.^[11] She is a civil rights activist for causes such as malaria and helping refugees.^[3]^[12]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Album Title	Album Details
Kamili	Released: January 1, 2012 Label: Mwasiti Formats: Digital download, CD

Singles[edit]

Nambie (2006)
Hao (featuring Chidi Benz) (2007)
Nalivua pendo (2008)
Sio kisa pombe (2009)
Serebuka (2010)^[13]
Sema nae (2012)
Unaniangalia (2013)
Kaa nao (2016)
Mapenzi ugonjwa (2017)

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year	Award Ceremony	Prize	Work/Recipient	Result
2007	Tanzania Music Awards^[6]	Best upcoming artist of year	Mwasiti	Won
2009	Tanzania Music Awards^[6]	Best Zouk song	"Nalivua pendo" by Mwasiti	Won
2010	Tanzania Music Awards^[14]	Best Female Singer	Mwasiti	Nominated
2011	Tanzania Music Awards	Best Female Singer		Nominated
2011	Tanzania Music Awards	Best Female artist		Nominated
2013	Tanzania Music Awards ^[15]	Best Female Singer	Mwasiti	Nominated
		Best Female artist	Mwasiti	Nominated
		Song of the Year	Mapito (featuring Ally Nipishe)	Nominated
		Best Featured Song		Nominated
		Best Song Zouk/Rhumba		Nominated

References[edit]

^ "THT Band". Music in Africa. September 18, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
^ "Mwasiti: Najipanga kusaka elimu". mwananchi.co.tz (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Masembe, Tambwe (January 14, 2010). "Tanzania: Local Artists Join Hands to Fight Malaria". allafrica.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
^ "Tanzania: Artists Told to Step Up Campaigns Against Malaria". allafrica.com. January 11, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Mwasiti". Music in Africa. June 8, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c "The Kilimanjaro Awards 2009". Daily Nation. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
^ Mateja, Musa. "MWASITI AANIKA MAISHA YAKE!". Tanzania Today (in Swahili).
^ "Mwasiti amkana Misago, ni baada ya Diamond kumuita 'muke halali ya Sam'". allafrica.com (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
^ "Mwasiti amkana Misago, ni baada ya Diamond kumuita 'muke halali ya Sam'". bongo5.com (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.
^ "Mwasiti ana siri nzito kuhusu mapenzi". Mwananchi. January 23, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
^ "Kigoma All Stars to open Youth Centre in Kigoma". 24tanzania.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
^ "Mwasiti: Najipanga kusaka elimu". Mwananchi. April 15, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
^ "Mwasiti: Tatizo ni misimamo ya kijinga". Mwanaspoti. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
^ "Tanzania: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
^ "KILIMANJARO TANZANIA MUSIC AWARDS 2013 NOMINEES". laprincessaworld.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

[1] "THT Band". Music in Africa. September 18, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2018.

[2] "Mwasiti: Najipanga kusaka elimu". mwananchi.co.tz (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.

[:0-3] Masembe, Tambwe (January 14, 2010). "Tanzania: Local Artists Join Hands to Fight Malaria". allafrica.com. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

[4] "Tanzania: Artists Told to Step Up Campaigns Against Malaria". allafrica.com. January 11, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

[MIA-5] "Mwasiti". Music in Africa. June 8, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

[:1-6] "The Kilimanjaro Awards 2009". Daily Nation. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

[7] Mateja, Musa. "MWASITI AANIKA MAISHA YAKE!". Tanzania Today (in Swahili).

[8] "Mwasiti amkana Misago, ni baada ya Diamond kumuita 'muke halali ya Sam'". allafrica.com (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.

[9] "Mwasiti amkana Misago, ni baada ya Diamond kumuita 'muke halali ya Sam'". bongo5.com (in Swahili). Retrieved March 12, 2018.

[10] "Mwasiti ana siri nzito kuhusu mapenzi". Mwananchi. January 23, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

[11] "Kigoma All Stars to open Youth Centre in Kigoma". 24tanzania.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

[12] "Mwasiti: Najipanga kusaka elimu". Mwananchi. April 15, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

[13] "Mwasiti: Tatizo ni misimamo ya kijinga". Mwanaspoti. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

[14] "Tanzania: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations". allafrica.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

[15] "KILIMANJARO TANZANIA MUSIC AWARDS 2013 NOMINEES". laprincessaworld.com. Retrieved March 12, 2018.

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