Zuribahati

Zuribahati was a Tanzanian musical group formed by brothers Ahmed and Issa Juma with their cousin Mohammed Badru. They came from Tanga, a coastal town, and their music drew from traditional Swahili melodies. Their debut album 'Africa' came out in 1988, and the title track became their most recognizable song.

That song 'Africa' sparked some debate at the time, with a few critics questioning its portrayal of the continent. The band kept playing it anyway, and it connected with listeners who heard it as a straightforward celebration. Other songs in their catalog include 'Green, yellow and red,' 'Ithiopian Child,' and 'Jah Rastafari.'

They released several more albums through the 1990s and early 2000s, like 'Mama Africa' in 1991 and 'Tanzania One Love' in 2003. Their sound mixed those Swahili rhythms with folk and pop elements. The song 'Africa' stuck around in Tanzania as something of a national staple.