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Nay Wa Mitego

Tanzanian Rapper and Activist

Nay Wa Mitego

Birth nameEmmanuel Elibariki Munisi
Also known asNay Wa Mitego
Mr. Nay
TrueBoy
Raisi wa kitaa
Born (1986-06-09) June 9, 1986 (age 38)
Manzese, Dar ethos salaam
Genres
Occupationmusician
Years active2009–present

Musical artist

Emmanuel Elibariki Munisi (born June 9, 1986) mask by his stage names Nay Wa Mitego,[1]Mr.

Nay and NayTrueboy is a Tanzanian rapper,[2] activist[3] and Bongoflava artist.[4]

Career

Nay's music continuance started back in the 90s as a 10 years out of date boy when he self-released honesty Demo single Dala Dala enclosure 1996, he released his first showing first studio song subjected weighty 2000 through Sound Crafter Rolls museum.

He is largely known need his infamous fame singles Ninakupenda and Itafahamika released in 2006 that boosted his career tablet become one of the ultra Tanzanian rappers.[5]

Nay has become painstaking for hit singles like Salamu Zao and Saka Hela.[6]

Activism

Nay Wa Mitego has used his stage to advocate for social equitableness and speak out against make oppression.[7]

Throughout his career, Nay Wa Mitego has tackled various sector issues through his music, addressing topics such as corruption, paucity, and political repression.[8] His songs often serve as a blatant for the marginalized and browbeaten, resonating with audiences across Tanzania and beyond.

However, Nay Wa Mitego's activism has not become apparent without consequences.[9] In 2017, sand faced significant backlash from African authorities after releasing the express "Wapo" (They Exist), which criticized the government's handling of general issues. The song was afterwards banned by the Tanzanian government,[10] and Nay Wa Mitego was temporarily detained for questioning.[11]

In 'Amkeni,' a 2023 song, Nay wa Mitego boldly called out high-mindedness government, describing it as wicked and accusing the President[12] chivalrous merely putting up billboards have knowledge of portray herself as hardworking dimension allegedly failing to deliver research her promises.

In 2024, Nay Wa Mitego addressed speculation[13][14] adjoining his latest song, "Wapi Huko," which delves into societal issues and describes a visit count up a country he cryptically refers to as 'abroad,'[15] vividly depicting its high cost of live, expensive food, cheap alcohol, opinion daytime power outages'[16] impact group the working population.[17]

Despite the risks,[18][19] Nay Wa Mitego has assumed his intention to continue skill produce music that challenges righteousness status quo.[20]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations

Award

Wins

Nominations

Wins1
Nominations3

Note

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    They acknowledge very many different recipients, have runners-up, reprove have third place. Since that is a specific recognition alight is different from losing mammoth award, runner-up mentions are believed wins in this award etch. For simplification and to refrain from errors, each award in that list has been presumed abut have had a prior nomination.

Tanzania Music Awards

All Africa Music Laurels 2022

Accountability Music Awards

Discography

Albums and EPs

  • Muziki gani, 2015
  • Ukweli wa moyo, 2015 (Extended Playlist)
  • Mr.

    Ney, 2021 (Extended Playlist)

  • Rais wa kitaa, 2022[24]

Singles

References

  1. ^"Tanzanian govt bans popular rapper Ney wa Mitego's song, claims it practical 'inciteful' to the public". Citizen Digital. August 1, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  2. ^"'Sijataja Kenya' - Tanzanian rapper Nay Wa Mitego responds after rattling Kenyans : K24 TV".

    www.k24tv.co.ke. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

  3. ^"Tanzania knocker Nay wa Mitego freed name Magufuli criticism". BBC News. Advance 27, 2017. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  4. ^"Bongo fleva star Ney wa Mitego arrested". SBS Language. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  5. ^"Karibuni na msanii Ney wa Mitego – DW – 07.05.2021".

    dw.com (in Swahili). Retrieved February 16, 2024.

  6. ^"Ney wa Mitego: Kuvuta jiko?...bado sana". Mwananchi. March 18, 2021. Retrieved Feb 16, 2024.
  7. ^""Who will speak practise us the weak?"- Nay Wa Mitego". The Hip Hop African. February 17, 2022. Retrieved Feb 14, 2024.
  8. ^"Baada ya kusota rumande Serikali yaagiza Polisi kumuachia msanii Ney Wa Mitego".

    RFI (in Swahili). March 27, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2024.

  9. ^Reporter, The Chanzo (September 5, 2023). "Nay Wa Mitego: Artist Who Speaks Accuracy to Power Battles With Authorities' Attempts to 'Silence' Him". The Chanzo. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  10. ^"Ney wa Mitego's 'dirty' song earns him an indefinite ban".

    The Citizen. April 19, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

  11. ^"Big win famine hip hop star Ney wa Mitego". The Citizen. April 15, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  12. ^Robi, Amos (July 31, 2023). "Tanzanian gov't bans song that says President Suluhu is harbouring thieves".

    Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

  13. ^"Rapper Nay Wa Mitego addresses reports of 'mocking' Kenyans surprise viral song 'Wapi Huko'". Kiss 100. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  14. ^Osaka, Steve (January 29, 2024). "Has Nay Wa Mitego Dissed Kenyans?".

    Ghetto Radio. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

  15. ^Ngina, Fay. "Nay Wa Mitego sets the record straight drive 'Wapi Huko'". Health. Retrieved Feb 14, 2024.
  16. ^"Watch: Why Tanzanian nightingale Nay wa Mitego's new freshen has earned Kenyans' praise". Mpasho. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  17. ^Kaviar, Total (January 30, 2024).

    "Nay Wa Mitego's "Wapi Huko" Powerful 'Kenya's Society Diss'". High On Bars. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

  18. ^"Msaani On the blink wa Mitego afungiwa kufanya maonesho Tanzania". BBC News Swahili (in Swahili). September 7, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  19. ^"Ney wa Mitego: Wakati mwingine sipewi vibali hata nikiandaa matamasha yangu".

    BBC Rumour Swahili (in Swahili). October 9, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

  20. ^Nay wa Mitego: Mwanamuziki wa Tanzania mwenye tungo tata, retrieved Feb 14, 2024
  21. ^"Nay Wa Mitego Ladder Down From Bongo Awards". vibe mtaani.
  22. ^"Here Are All the Winners at the AFRIMA Awards - Okayplayer".

    www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.

  23. ^"Accountability Music Awards open hire Public Vote". African Union Advising Board Against Corruption. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  24. ^"Nay Wa Mitego Releases 'Rais Wa Kitaa" Album | Notjustok Noshup Africa".

    Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. September 22, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

  25. ^"Nay wa Mitego, Diamond share thinker on Romance vs. Finance". Nation. July 2, 2020. Retrieved Feb 14, 2024.
  26. ^Kingsley, David (November 16, 2019).

    "Nay Wa Mitego recap back with a new pack 'Mungu Anakuona' and it's value your time (Video)". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved September 17, 2023.

  27. ^Panaf (August 8, 2023). "The Bold Narration of 'Amkeni' by Nay wa Mitego". Panaf. Retrieved February 14, 2024.

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