Artist Spotlight: Simba, rising star who is destined for greatness

I recently came across a talented artist named Oliver Sabato, alias Simba, and it only seemed right that I should share his music with you on this column.

Simba is an Afro-pop, Genege and Kapuka singer. He also has a few gospel songs here and there. Basically, anything goes for this 25-year-old singer.

He developed interest in music when at the tender age of 8. In his high school days, Simba participated in the drama festivals and learnt a thing or two about singing.

Oliver Sabato alias Simba
Oliver Sabato alias Simba

The Huruma-bred singer released his first song in 2014 featuring the late Drygin and Frakas, the Man U na Arsenali hitmakers.

To date, Simba has worked with many leading local acts including; Jua Cali, Pitson, Hope Kid, Godson Jawabu and Bwoy P.

He is famed for songs such as; Sijai Skia, Nakuona Sana, Ndio, Ni God, Marry Me, Wezesha, just to name a few.

Simba is currently riding high on his latest release dubbed Tosha, a song that he released about a month ago.

Tosha is a Swahili word that means enough. As you can already tell, the song is about a guy who is trying to convince a lass that he’s satisfied with her and does not need any other person.

From the look of things, it’s only a matter of time before Simba becomes a household name. Keep an eye out for him!

Watch Tosha below and tell us what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2N1qg8FFJI

More money! Diamond Platnumz named ambassador of popular Football Club

Singer Diamond Platnumz has been named the Brand Ambassador of top Tanzanian Football Club Simba Sports. Simba Sports Club is a Tanzanian football club based in Msimbazi, Dar es Salaam and plays at two stadiums, Uhuru Stadium and National Stadium.

Huge fan

Diamond has been appointed as the social ambassador for the club, which is the biggest in the country.

“Yes ni heshma kwa @diamondplatnumz kukabidhiwa hadhi ya ubalozi wa Simba kwa kulikuza jina letu..SIMBA IN DA HOUSE leo hapa Taifa… #SimbaDay #KibingwaZaidi” shared Simba Sports Club Spokesperson Haji Sunday Manara on social media.

The announcement isn’t unexpected or rather shocking. For a long time, the WCB president has been a staunch supporter of Simba Football Club.