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Kontawa
Born (1996-07-12) July 12, 1996 (age 29)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OriginDar es Salaam, Tanzania
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Brand Influencer
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Actor
  • Model
Instruments
Years active2019–present
LabelsBWG
Music of Tanzania
Genres
Media and performance
Music awards
Music festivals
Nationalistic and patriotic songs
National anthem
Regional music

Abdu Hamid Said, popularly known as Kontawa (born July 12, 1996, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), is a Tanzanian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, model, and brand influencer. In 2023, he won the Best Upcoming Artist of the Year award at the 2022 Tanzania Music Awards.[1] In 2024, he was nominated among the best Rappers at the Tanzania Music Awards.[2]

Early life  

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Kontawa was born and raised in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in a family of five children. He developed an interest in music from an early age, and his upbringing in Tanzania influenced his musical style, which blends genres such as hip hop, bongo flava, and singeli.[3] Before he became a musician, he sold secondhand clothes.[3]

Musical career  

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Kontawa entered the Tanzanian music scene in 2019 with his debut single "Sura ya Baba".[4] Kontawa has since released several other popular tracks, including Champion Ft. Nay Wa Mitego,[5][6] Champion Remix Ft. Harmonize,[7][8] Dunga Mawe,[9][10] Mwalimu[11] and Daktari.

He has been compared to the late Tanzanian rapper GodZilla.[12]

In March 2023, Kontawa collaborated with Maua Sama on the single Sikuachi.[13]

In September 2023, Kontawa handed military uniforms that he had used during his performances to the Tanzanian Defense Force, showcasing his respect for the country's armed forces.[14]

Awards and recognition  

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At the 2023 Tanzania Music Awards, Kontawa was named Best Upcoming Artist.[15] In November 2023 the Bongo Flava musician Madee praised Kontawa as one of the most promising artists of the year.[16]

Acting career  

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In 2024, Kontawa appeared in the music-based film Dhahabu.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Kontawa". Music in Africa. 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  2. ^ "Hivi hapa vipengele, wanaowania Tuzo za TMA". Mwananchi. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  3. ^ a b "Kontawa: Bongo Flava's new champion in the making". The Citizen. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  4. ^ "Sura ya baba by Kontawa". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  5. ^ Mira-Mara (2024-10-16). "Kontawa – Champion Ft. Nay Wa Mitego (Mp3 Download)". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  6. ^ "Kontawa anatembea na nembo ya kitaa". Mwananchi. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  7. ^ Gift (2024-10-16). "Kontawa – Champion (Remix) ft. Harmonize". JustNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  8. ^ PopKing (2022-11-15). "Kontawa – Champion (Remix) ft. Harmonize (Mp3 Download)". Xclusivepop. Retrieved 2024-10-16.[dead link]
  9. ^ "Kontawa – Dunga Mawe – Audio". Father Music. 2023-05-02. Archived from the original on 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  10. ^ "Read Dunga Mawe Lyrics By Kontawa". Notjustok East Africa. 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  11. ^ "Read 'Mwalimu' Lyrics By Kontawa". Notjustok East Africa. 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  12. ^ "Kontawa akiri kukutana na maneno kwamba amefanana na GodZilla (Video)". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  13. ^ "Kontawa aachia 'Sikuachi' akiwa na Maua Sama baada ya kufavya vizuri na Champion (Video)". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  14. ^ "Rapa Kontawa asalimisha sare za jeshi". TanzaniaWeb (in Swahili). 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2024-10-16.[dead link]
  15. ^ "#TMAAwards2022: Kontawa msanii bora chipukizi". TanzaniaWeb (in Swahili). 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2024-10-16.[dead link]
  16. ^ ""Narudia tena Kontawa azingatiwe" – Madee | East Africa Television". www.eatv.tv (in Swahili). 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  17. ^ "Bongo Flava artistes shine in new film". The Citizen. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-10-16.