Bi Kidude facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bi Kidude
Born	Fatuma binti Baraka c. 1910 Sultanate of Zanzibar
Died	17 April 2013(2013-04-17) (aged 102–103)
Nationality	Tanzanian
Occupation	Singer
Style	Taarab
Awards	WOMEX Award Medal for Arts and Sports
Musical career
Origin	Kati District, Unguja South Region, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Genres	Ngoma music
Instruments	Vocals • Ngoma drums
Labels	Independent

Fatuma binti Baraka (born around 1910 – died April 17, 2013), known to many as Bi Kidude, was a very famous singer from Zanzibar, Tanzania. She was often called the "queen of Taarab and Unyago music". These are traditional music styles from East Africa.

Bi Kidude was born in a village called Kitumba in Zanzibar. Her family later moved to Mfagimaringo. Her father sold coconuts for a living. We don't know her exact birth date, and some parts of her life story are not fully confirmed. However, many believed she was the oldest singer still performing around the world before she passed away.

In 2005, Bi Kidude won a special award called the WOMEX award. This award recognized her amazing contributions to music and culture in Zanzibar. Her life and music were also featured in two documentaries made by filmmaker Andrew Jones.

Bi Kidude's Achievements & Awards

Bi Kidude received several important honors and awards during her long career. These awards celebrated her unique musical talent and her impact on culture.

Special Honors

• In 2012, Bi Kidude was given the Medal for Arts and Sports by Tanzania. This is a high honor for people who have done great things in arts and sports.

Music Awards

• In 2005, she won the WOMEX award. WOMEX is a big international music event that celebrates world music. Winning this award showed how important her music was globally.

Award Nominations

• In 2011, she was nominated for two Tanzania Music Awards. She was recognized for "Best Collaboration" and "Best Traditional Song" for her song 'Ahmada' with Offside trick.

More About Music

• Music of Tanzania
• Taarab