Harmonize (musician)

Rajabu Abdul Kahali (born 15 March 1991) also known as Konde Boy, is a Tanzanian musician,[1][2][3] songwriter and dancer who goes by the stage name Harmonize. He records music for his own label Konde Music Worldwide ,[4] He is well known for his hit song "kwa ngwaru",[5] featuring Diamond Platnumz. He featured Rich Mavoko on his song "Show Me".[6] He was included in MTV Base's "Ones to Watch for 2017" in Africa.[7]

Spouse to Sarah Michelotti
Rajabu Abdul Kahali
Background information
Birth nameRajab Abdul Kahali
Also known asHarmonize
Born (1991-03-15) 15 March 1991
Mtwara, Tanzania
OriginMtwara, Tanzania
GenresBongo flava, afro-pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, dancer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar, drums
Years active2011–present
LabelsKonde Music Worldwide
Associated actsEddy Kenzo, Burna Boy, John Frog Yemi Alade Pepsy Jay, Morgan Heritage, Nandy, Rayvanny, Lady Jay Dee

On February 25, 2019, he released 'Afro Bongo'. His first EP featuring Diamond Platnumz, Burna Boy, Mr. Eazi and Yemi Alade. Afro Bongo has four tracks including his major hit Kainama which is a track number one from the EP. Kainama's music video surfaced over 14 million views in 12 months.

Harmonize left WCB Wasafi in the end of 2019 and released several projects including 'The Return Of Q Chillah'. Out Of WCB, Harmonize released four commercial singles including 'Hainistui' and 'Uno' which is featured on his debut studio album 'Afro East' projected to be released on March 14, 2020.

Harmonize recentlydropped his latest offering, an 18-track album titled Afro East, which is the follow-up to his 2019's EP Afro Bongo.

The album, which is the Tanzanian artist's first project since leaving Diamond Platnumz's record label, features Burna Boy, Phyno, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi, Falz, Skales and several others.

Afro East is another of Harmonize's projects that showcases his ability to seamlessly fuse Afropop with Singeli and Bongo.[8] [9]

Career

He started his music career in 2011. In 2015, he met Diamond Platnumz. His first song "Aiyola" was commercially successful. He won three awards from WatsUp TV,[10][11] AFRIMMA and AEA USA (in the US).[12]

Discography
Song title Year
"Aiyola" 2015[13]
"Bado"[5] ft. Diamond Platnumz 2016
"Matatizo" 2017
"Happy Birthday" 2017
"Sina" 2017
"Nishachoka"[14] 2017

Awards and nominations
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 Bado ft. Diamond Platnumz WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards for Best African Newcomer Video Won[15]
Himself African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) for Best Newcomer Won[16]
African Entertainment Awards (AEAUSA) for Best New Artist Won[17]

References
  1. "Harmonize - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  2. "TRACE MZIKI: AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS - Trace Mziki". trace.tv (in French). Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  3. "Harmonize Biography, Age, Girlfriend and Songs". Africa Guide. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  4. Base, MTV (2017-08-30). "News : wcb wasafi's artists collaborate on "zilipendwa"". MTV Base. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  5. Base, MTV (2016-03-08). "News : harmonize teams up with diamond platnumz for "bado"". MTV Base. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  6. Base, MTV (2017-05-30). "News : rich mavoko and harmonize's song "show me" is the biggest track in tanzania". MTV Base. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  7. Base, MTV (2017-02-10). "News : acts to lookout for in 2017". MTV Base. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  8. "Tanzanian Artist Harmonize Releases New 'Afro East' Album". www.rehabmp3.com. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
  9. "Harmonize Features Yemi Alade 'Pain'". Jamsbase.com. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  10. "Shatta Wale saves Ghana at 2016 WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
  11. "Full List of Winners – WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards 2016 | Beenie Words". Beenie Words. 2016-12-28. Archived from the original on 2017-09-24. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
  12. "Diamond na Harmonize washinda tuzo Marekani". BBC Swahili. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  13. "Harmonize on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  14. Jonstar. "VIDEO: Harmonize - Nishachoka". Bongo Exclusive. Retrieved 2018-12-27.
  15. http://www.beeniewords.com/full-list-of-winners-watsup-tv-africa-music-video-awards-2016/
  16. "Full List Of The AFRIMMA Awards 2016 Winners - HBR 103.5FM". 17 October 2016.
  17. "African Entertainment Awards USA Full Nominees List". 2 September 2016.
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