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It’s Thursday once again, and we’re excited to bring you this week’s Throwback Thursday feature, shining a light on the iconic Tanzanian rap group L.W.P. Today, we’ll focus on their single “Jela” from their debut album, “Mke wa Mtu Sumu.”

L.W.P Majitu, which stands for Life With Purpose Majitu, is a groundbreaking Tanzanian Hip Hop collective from Temeke, Dar es Salaam. They are celebrated figures in the golden era of Bongo Flava and Swahili rap. Comprised primarily of two main members, Slota (or Sloter) and Ally G, the group rose to fame in the early 2000s thanks to their unique, fast-paced, and incredibly creative rap styles.

They have collaborated significantly with legendary producers such as P-Funk Majani (Bongo Records) and Master Jay. Some of their most well-known projects include their 2000 album “Mke wa Mtu Sumu,” which features the hit title track “Mke wa Mtu Sumu” (featuring Bizman) and, of course, “Jela” (featuring Inspector Haroun), our track of choice this Thursday.

Released in May 2000 and produced by P-Funk Majani, “Jela” is a classic Bongo Flava anthem that tackles social justice issues. The song delivers a powerful critique of police brutality, class inequality, and systemic corruption while showcasing the group’s signature humorous style. It highlights the plight of low-income youth in Dar es Salaam who often face arbitrary arrests and violence, while wealthier individuals manage to evade justice.

Another notable album, “Heshima Imetoweka,” came out in 2004 and features collaborative tracks like “Tatizo Foleni” (featuring Juma Nature) and “Bajeti” (featuring Chege). Other standout tracks from L.W.P include “Jitu Kali,” “Marashi Ya Pemba” (featuring Ben Pol), and “Dundo” (featuring Chid Beenz).

So enjoy this throwback to L.W.P’s “Jela” featuring Inspector Haroun, and make sure to visit www.ngomanagwa.com for more music and stories like this. Stay blessed!

#lwp #tbt❤️ #jela #inspectorharoun #bongohiphop

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Oiii tumsikilize sasa chief executive officer wa Floow brother @jaymofamous halafu tuambiane kwa comment kwenye hii ngoma prodaction nzima nani aligonga na alishirikiana na wakina nanii
#jay

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MR BLUE ATOA SIRI YA WIMBO WA BBM WA ALBERT MANGWAIR LEO

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New Era 🎤

#SingidaBoy
MAUZO "B" CLASSIC.

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Mapito 🎶 ( Lord Eyez 🎙️ ft Damian Soul)

Productions : Bongo Records 2013,

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Kampuni kubwa ya muziki duniani Sony Music Entertainment East Africa na lebo/studio maarufu ya Bongo Records inayoongozwa na mtayarishaji mkongwe P-Funk Majani zinaonekana kuimarisha ushirikiano wa leseni na usambazaji wa kazi za muziki.

Kulingana na taarifa rasmi iliyotolewa na Sony music ya kumkaribisha “P Funky Majani “ Hivi Karibuni kuna Taarifa zilikuwa zinazoonekana kwenye majukwaa ya streaming na mijadala kwenye mitandao ya kijamii pamoja na post za hivi karibuni, baadhi ya kazi zinazotolewa chini ya Bongo Records Limited zinachapishwa zikiwa na copyright ya Sony Music Entertainment East Africa na zikiwa “under exclusive licence from Bongo Records Limited”. Mfano mmoja ni albamu ya msanii Geez Mabovu ya “Mbwa Wa Kusini” na N’ge ya Ngwair.

Ushirikiano wa aina hii huwawezesha wasanii na lebo za ndani kupata usambazaji mpana zaidi kupitia mitandao ya kimataifa ya Sony, huku Bongo Records ikibaki na haki za uzalishaji na umiliki wa kazi. P-Funk Majani, anayejulikana kama mmoja wa waasisi wa Bongo Flava nchini Tanzania, amekuwa mstari wa mbele katika uzalishaji wa muziki wa kizazi kipya tangu miaka ya 1990s kupitia studio yake Bongo Records.

Video hapo juu Sony wanamkaribisha na inatoa taarifa rasmi ya kina ya kutoka kwa pande zote mbili kuhusu ushirikiano kati ya Sony Music East Africa na Bongo Records na P funky Majani Akizungumzia Furaha kubwa Aliyo nayo ya yeye pamoja na lebo / studio yake ya Bongo Records kuingia Makubaliano kamili wa mkataba huo na Majani anaeleza na Muda sahihi wa Kutangaza muziki wa Bongo flava Lugha ya Kiswahili na Utamaduni Wetu, lakini Bado haijawekwa wazi muda, wasanii mahususi muda gani wa mkataba huo bado.

Ushirikiano kama huu unatarajiwa kutoa fursa zaidi kwa wasanii wa Bongo Flava kufikia soko la kikanda na kimataifa, huku ukiimarisha nafasi ya lebo za ndani katika sekta inayozidi kuwa ya kimataifa.

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—- @bongoreview

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E CORNER BASEE 99.6 MSJ FM

Presenters @mdachi_watano5 @rayeeh255 @mtuwawestt

Dj @djkassim_thebest

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#Msjfm #mediafordemocracy

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Full exclusive na @rapcha_tz ipo pale YouTube ya kiswahilitv.

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Everybody wanna be ngwair🥶🥶
...@vennycosmy_laplanet0 ,she got a gwan challenge.....#viralreel #bongorap #challengeaccepted #streets #iammusic

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P funk feat imam Abas & Jay moo

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Kila kitu kitana hatima yake.

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H E S H I M A

LIL WAYNE WA BONGO

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