Shilole facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shilole
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| Birth name | Zena Yusufu Mohammed |
| Born | 20 December 1987 (age 37) Igunga, Tanzania |
| Genres | R&B, Bongo Flava, Zouk, Afro Beat |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actress, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Zena Yusuf Mohammed (born on December 20, 1987, in Tanzania), known as Shilole, is a famous Tanzanian musician and actress. She sings R&B, Zouk, and a popular Tanzanian music style called Bongo Flava. Shilole is seen as one of the best female artists in Tanzania.
Her music has been nominated three times for the KTMA awards, which are Tanzania's top music awards. She has also worked with other artists, including Mr Camera from South Africa and Selebobo from Nigeria. Shilole is very popular with her fans. She was the first female artist in Tanzania to get over one million followers on Instagram. Many people see her as a key person who helped make Bongo Flava music popular. She also inspires other young female artists to follow their dreams in music.
Early Life and Inspiration
Shilole was born in Igunga, Tabora, Tanzania, in 1987. She faced many challenges when she was young. Despite these difficulties, she worked very hard. Her journey to becoming one of the most influential artists in Tanzania inspires many people.
Music and Songs
Shilole has released many popular songs. Her music often mixes different styles, making it unique.
Singles
- Lawama (2013)
- Dume Dada (2013)
- Paka la Bar (2013)
- Nakomaa na Jiji (2014)
- Chuna Buzi (2014)
- Namchuka (2015)
- Malele (2015)
- Nyang’anyang’a (2016)
- Say My Name (2016)
- Hatutoi Kiki (2016)
- Kigori (2017)
- Mchaka Mchaka (2018)
Working with Brands
Shilole is not just a musician; she also works with different companies and organizations.
- In 2015, a political party in Tanzania, CCM, chose her. She helped encourage people to vote for their presidential candidate, Dr. John Pombe Magufuli.
- In 2018, she became an ambassador for TTCL. This is a government-owned phone company in Tanzania. An ambassador helps promote a company or product.
- In 2017, she started her own business called Shishi Foods. It is a chain of restaurants that serve Swahili food. These restaurants are in Dar es Salaam, a big city in Tanzania.
