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  • KJ Spio, Konshens & Harmonize release “Messi” – Collabo mashing Amapiano, Dancehall & Afrobeats

    KJ Spio, Konshens & Harmonize release “Messi” – Collabo mashing Amapiano, Dancehall & Afrobeats

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    Ghana’s musical powerhouse, KJ Spio has linked up with Tanzanian Bongo star Harmonize and Jamaican Dancehall icon Konshens to drop “Messi” — an infectious anthem and ultimate party starter. The new single blends the unique styles of global superstars with genre-defying beats and catchy lyrics. With a message centered on staying focused on your own path and steering clear of unnecessary drama, “Messi” is set to captivate music lovers across the continent.

    Produced by Grammy-award winning Jamaican-born producer IzyBeats [known for his work with Jorja Smith, Rema, Koffee, Masego, Alicia Keys etc], “Messi” opens with a captivating percussive instrumental that seamlessly blends Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano. Taking turns to glaze the beat with their buttery vocals, both Konshens and Harmonize unite for a wheel-up worthy anthem perfectly gliding over the beat.

    The brand new music video complements the groovy nature of the song. Directed by Lux London (known for his work with Tems, Central Cee and Ice Spice) and filmed in Toronto, Canada, the video follows the trio through a high-energy poker game that quickly evolves into a lively house party, mirroring the song’s spirited vibe. The visuals capture the undeniable chemistry between KJ Spio, Harmonize and Konshens, bringing their collaboration to life in a fun way. Reflecting on the project, KJ Spio shares, “I am a big fan of Konshens, and after working with Harmonize before, I knew that together we could create magic. So, I reached out, and the rest is history.”

    KJ Spio reveals the back story of the collaboration, “Messi is a song that blends the biggest sounds in black music right now – Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano. It is a fusion to pay homage to all those sounds and also music that has influenced us all,” adding, “I am all about creating a vibe that helps people have fun and enjoy themselves, whether they’re at a party or somewhere more intimate.”

    Harmonize shares his excitement about working with KJ Spio and Konshens, saying “This track is a fusion of the trending music genres at their best. Music is universal, transcending genres, borders and continents. We all really had good synergy while collaborating so it was a very seamless process,” adding, “Expect loads of new music vibes from me and an upcoming joint project that I am very excited about. Harmo to the world!”

    Konshens says, “Working with Harmonize and KJ Spio was effortless, we had a great time writing this cheeky tune and also shooting the video. I love music and sounds from the continent and the fact that our collaboration cuts across genres. I hope our fans get to enjoy the song and dance away as we come to the close of 2024,” adding, “I’ve been working on a solo project that is set to drop next year. It will be dancehall heavy and featuring other cool artists and sounds.”

    KJ Spio is continuing to solidify his one-to-watch status with the latest track that follows a string of unrivalled releases with Sarkodie, Ambré, Oxlade, Harmonize and Libianca. His music has gained attention from platforms such as COLORS, Ones To Watch and Ministry of Sound. With his eyes set on working with emerging African talents like Lasmid, Vasa, and Kojo Blak, KJ Spio continues to break new ground, pushing the boundaries of cross-cultural collaborations and expanding his influence across the global music scene.

  • Reekado releases new single ‘Mama’ featuring Harmonize off ‘Off The Record’ EP

    Reekado releases new single ‘Mama’ featuring Harmonize off ‘Off The Record’ EP

    Reekado Banks has unveiled his hotly anticipated new EP “Off The Record” —out via Banks Music. The 7-track release is a deep exploration into Reekado Banks’ Nigerian identity, with a global audience in mind. This coming-of-age EP from one of West Africa’s most adored talents is his most accomplished release to date.

    Stream “Off The Record” EP: https://mad.ffm.to/offtherecord

    Things open with East African lead single “Mama” — a highlife-influenced collaboration with Tanzanian artist Harmonize produced by Tee Y Mix, seeing both Reekado and Harmonize reeling off a list of locations before declaring that, ultimately, Nigeria and Tanzania is home.

    Mama Official Audio on YouTube

    Reekado says, “My brother Harmonize brought such a vibe to Mama, a very special song on this project. The song is a Pan African sound that anyone anywhere across the continent and beyond will connect with it instantly,” adding on his collaboration with Harmonize, “I knew my brother from the East was a perfect fit for this song. He was coming to Lagos often and as soon as we hit the studio, we made this classic!” Reekado also revealed that he just worked on a song with Kenyan artist Otile Brown recently released.      

    “Mama” follows “Need More”, featuring Afrobeats rising stars Kida Kudz and EO, a blissed-out track that has already amassed more than 1 million combined streams. Whilst the presence of the huge international hit “Rora” sees Reekado slow things down solo, the presence of star-studded guest collaborators continues throughout ‘Off The Record’, with exciting young singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage lending her delicate vocals to the melodic “Speak To Me”, Reekado and Banku music pioneer Mr. Eazi channel a tropical vibe on “People Dey”, among other collaborators.

    Reekado shares with fans on the EP, “The vibe is more mature in the sense that the messages touch on different realities, love, life, Africa and more. Working with the likes of Harmonize, Tiwa and Eazi was great as we continue to move the culture forward and finally giving my fans something to rock before 2020 is over.”  

    “Off The Record” EP marks Reekado’s first extended release in four years, following on from 2016 LP ‘Spotlight’ which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard ‘World Albums Chart’. Reekado is one of Nigeria’s most consistent hitmakers, racking up over 170 million streams across his back catalogue to date.


    ‘Off The Record’ Tracklist: 

    1. Need More Feat. Kida Kudz & EO
    2. Happy Yourself
    3. Rora
    4. Speak To Me (Feat. Tiwa Savage)
    5. You Dey Mad (Feat. AttiFaya)
    6. People Dey (Feat. Mr Eazi)
    7. Mama (Feat. Harmonize)
  • Tanzania’s Konde boy Harmonize in Uganda ahead of Africa Laughs Season 5

    Tanzania’s Konde boy Harmonize in Uganda ahead of Africa Laughs Season 5

    Tanzania’s bongo flava artiste Harmonize is in the country to spice up the most sought out comedy fest, the day being Valentines, Konde boy will be entertaining the revellers with his love ballads.

    Harmonize arrived into the country today at 6:00pm aboard Uganda Airlines, the official airline sponsors of the Singleton Africa Laughs.  While addressing the media at Entebbe airport Harmonize couldn’t hide his excitement.

    “Uganda, let’s all pull up tomorrow at Kololo Airstrip. I promise you all a memorable show and let’s not forget to enjoy the show as we celebrate love, it’s all about love.”

    The rib- tickling Singleton fest dubbed ‘Africa Laughs’ Season 5 will see the man from Ombokolo Patrick Idringi Salvador share the same stage with a handful of the continent’s comedy giants like Kenny Blaq, Eric Omondi, Eddie Kadi, and Alfred Kaingo in addition to our own crème de la crème, such as Daniel Omara, Prince Emma,Ronnie Mc Vex, Agnes Akite and Madrat & Chiko.

    First held in 2013, Africa Laughs in partnership with The Singleton continues to be Uganda’s most sought-after comedy festival. The international comedy giants are already in the country warming up for the big night.

  • Pictorial: Tanzanian Konde boy Harmonize thrills revellers at Guvnor

    Pictorial: Tanzanian Konde boy Harmonize thrills revellers at Guvnor

    Kampala life eaters were on Saturday night graced with an electrifying performance as ‘Konde Boy’Harmonize performed at his Uno listeners’ party that was held at Industrial Area-based night spot Guvnor.

    The Bongo flava artiste who performed the crowd’s favourite hits like Inabana left the fans yearning for more, prompting the self-proclaimed love nigga president Eddy Kenzo to ask him to perform four more songs.

    “My brother Eddy Kenzo is the King of East Africa, he has done great things,” said Harmonize.


    The two music giants Eddy Kenzo and Harmonize also pulled off an exciting performance     of their popular ‘Inabana’ and ‘Pull up’ songs as Cirocbottles were popped in the house.


    “Uganda loves you. Show them what you are capable of. Sing for them more songs,” Kenzo said when Harmonize handed him the microphone.

    An excited reveller who couldn’t seem to have enough of Harmonize kept splashing money on the bona fide star as she danced with him.

    “At Ciroc we believe in celebrating life, celebrating success and the Saturday Night Fever with a star like Harmonize is a true definition of a celebration,” Said Annette Nakiyaga, Head of Luxury Portfolio, UBL.

  • Harmonize set to ‘thrill revellers at the Club Guvnor Saturday Night fever

    Harmonize set to ‘thrill revellers at the Club Guvnor Saturday Night fever

    Maybe it’s okay we start with a disclaimer that please leave your children at home as government of Uganda has already catered for them in the on-going countrywide immunization. We are only interested in you the slay parents or relatives.

    Tanzanian bongo flava artiste born Rajab Abdul Kahali and popularly known as Harmonize is set to immunize revellers this Saturday at Industrial area based club, Club Guvnor.

    Hamonize recently caused a music storm in Uganda as he featured the two Ugandan musical heavyweights Jose Chameleone and Eddy Kenzo on his Inabana song. However, he is not coming to settle that issue but rather entertain Ugandan fans at his Uno audio release party.

    Harmonize who was recently endorsed by Tanzanian leader President John Magufuli to run for a parliamentary seat next year is growing from strength to strength and it no shocker that he has crossed borders and decided to bring the party to Uganda.

    According to the Head of Luxury Portfolio, Uganda Breweries Limited, Annette Nakiyaga, Harmonize has a huge fan base in Uganda and Ciroc is all about celebrating life.

    “What better way to celebrate our customers than a cocktail of Ciroc and Harmonize Bongo flava  tounwind the weekend,” Nakiyaga said.

    The self-proclaimed Kondo Boy charmed Ugandans when he featured Eddy Kenzo on his ‘Pull up’ song and not forgetting ‘Kwa Ngwaru’ which he collaborated on with his former boss DiamondPlatinumz.

    Harmonize early this year called it quits from Diamond Platinumz’s Wasafi Records a label that introduced him to the world.

  • Coke Studio Africa reveals music acts drawn from across the continent set to feature in the new Season hitting TV screens in 2019

    Coke Studio Africa reveals music acts drawn from across the continent set to feature in the new Season hitting TV screens in 2019

    Following a successful launch and the production of the 2019 edition of Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi – Kenya, The Coca-Cola Company unveils over 25 of Africa’s talented artists set to feature on the upcoming new season dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa 2019’.

    Music acts and producers drawn from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria and other countries across Sub-Saharan Africa will set your mood right come next year, Feb 2019 –when the show hits TV screens across the continent. Once again, lovers of the show will experience new and exciting music fusions; from covers to throwbacks and original compositions. 

    Uganda will be represented by top award-winning diva, Sheebah, returning on the show for her second time. On the show, she will be joined by popular Ugandan music acts including Fik Fameica and King Saha. As “Vimbada” Kenyan hitmaker Moji Short Baba will be making his Coke Studio Africa debut alongside Naiboi, currently riding high on his smash hit single “2 In 1’’; Kenyan hip-hop heavyweight Khaligraph Jones, recently crowned Best rapper in Africa at 2018 AFRIMMA Awards will be making a return to the show for the second time.

    From Tanzania, BET award-winner Rayvanny and top bongo balladist Nandy will grace the show for the second time. Some exciting new comers on the show from Tanzania include Harmonize of the “Kwangaru’’ hit fame and Juma Jux, the celebrated bongo R&B sensation and Mdee Music signee Mimi Mars. A roaster of first timers on the show from Ethiopia includes celebrated songstress Mahlet, to seasoned crooners: Bisrat, Abush Zekele, Yared Negu and Rophnan Nuri.

    The West African flavor on the show this season will be injected by celebrated music producer GospelOnDeBeatz and Nigerian music stars Skales and Rudeboy (formerly of P Square) as they light up the stage with groundbreaking performances and hit records. Production of Coke Studio Africa 2019 is ongoing, with artist duos and music producers creating music that will connect people across the continent. It will include over 10 original compositions and a unique Coke Studio Africa Christmas playlist set for Dec 2018. 

    The anticipated new season will be a Celebration of different musical genres and cultures. Its coming together will be a source of celebration for African content and music, highlighting stories and reunions that you can’t miss!