Born from a fusion of hip-hop, Afrobeat, and Swahili storytelling, Bongo Flava has become a symbol of Tanzanian pride.

Kenyans love Bongo Flava. Our airwaves, TV music shows, local shops and even promotional roadshows play a good amount of Bongo music. And what’s not to love about these Tanzanian songs?

While there is no doubt genge and bongo music enjoy a massive following in East Africa, the debate over which is more popular rages on. Florence Ntinyari says genge is the music of choice.