{{Short description|Tanzanian singer from Pwani Region, Tanzania}} {{Infobox musical artist | background = solo_singer | image = | caption = | birth_name = Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi | alias = Mbosso | birth_place = Kibiti, Pwani Region, Tanzania | birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1995|10|03}} | genre = {{hlist|Bongo flava|Afro pop}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|actor|guitarist}} | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar}} | origin = Pwani Region | label = WCB Wasafi | years_active = 2013–present | associated_acts = {{hlist|Diamond Platnumz|Reekado Banks|Zuchu|Rayvanny }} }}
'''Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi''' (born 3 October 1995<ref name="osoro"/>{{Not in ref|date=May 2025}}), better known by his stage name '''Mbosso Khan''', is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter born in Kibiti, Pwani Region. He is currently based in Dar es Salaam.<ref name="osoro">{{Cite web|last=Osoro|first=Yul Vincent|date=2021-03-01|title=Mbosso bio: real name, wife, parents, house, cars, latest songs|url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/404166-mbosso-bio-real-wife-parents-house-cars-latest-songs.html|access-date=2021-04-17|website=Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.|language=en}}</ref> He is known for his songs "Nadekezwa" and "Hodari", which won Video of the Year at HiPipo Awards 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-17|title=Mbosso wins 'Tanzania Video of the Year' award with 'Hodari' song|url=https://dailyactive.info/2019/03/17/mbosso-wins-tanzania-video-of-the-year-award-with-hodari-song/|access-date=2020-11-11|website=Daily Active|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Serem|first=Queen|date=2019-01-02|title=Katoto hodari! Mbosso exclusively reveals secret to making hitsongs|url=https://mpasho.co.ke/katoto-hodari-mbosso-exclusively-reveals-secret-to-making-hit-songs/|access-date=2021-04-17|website=Mpasho News|language=en-GB}}</ref> Mbosso released his debut studio album, ''Definition of Love'', in March 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Jasper|first=Kevin|title=Mbosso – Definition of Love Album DOWNLOAD {{!}} NaijaVibes|url=https://www.naijavibes.com/album-ep/mbosso-definition-of-love-album/|access-date=2021-04-17|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mbosso Announces New Album Release Date - News {{!}} Mdundo.com|url=https://mdundo.com/news/26683|access-date=2021-04-17|website=mdundo.com|language=en}}</ref>
==Early life== Mbosso was born and raised in Masai Boya, a small town in Tanzania on 3 October 1995. His mother is Hadija Salom Kikaali, and his father is Yusufu Mbwana Kilungi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-14|title=Mbossoo Biography, Girlfriend, Son, WCB, Car and Age|url=https://ralingo.com/mbosso-biography-girlfriend-son-wcb-car-and-age/|access-date=2021-04-17|website=RALINGO|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Career == Mbosso started his music career as one of four members of Yamoto Band between 2013 and 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-21|title=WCB's Mbosso reveals why Yamoto Band was scraped off|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/mbosso-wcbs-mbosso-reveals-why-yamoto-band-was-scraped-off/p12tzvf|access-date=2021-04-17|website=Pulse Kenya|language=en}}</ref> At that time his stage name was "Maromboso".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kwach|first=Julie|date=2017-12-19|title=Yamoto Band Members and Their Names|url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/260876-yamoto-band-members-their-names.html|access-date=2021-04-17|website=Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.|language=en}}</ref> The group was named best band of 2015 at Kilimanjaro Music Awards. The group disbanded in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mwangesha|first=Mkala|title=Yamoto band splits up! Here are the issues behind the cold break-up|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/showbiz/2001247462/yamoto-band-splits-up-here-are-the-issues-behind-the-cold-break-up|access-date=2020-11-26|website=Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle|language=en}}</ref>
In 2018 Mbosso was signed to WCB Wasafi,<ref>{{Cite web|title=From Yamoto band to WCB: Mbosso|url=https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/magazines/the-beat/from-yamoto-band-to-wcb-mbosso-2621904|access-date=2021-04-17|website=The Citizen|language=en}}</ref> a record label founded by Diamond Platnumz where he re-launched his music career as a solo artist and released songs including "Maajabu", "Picha Yake", "Tamu" and "Tamba".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-30|title=Mbosso releases new amorous single 'Tamba' {{!}} SoundcityTV Africa|url=https://soundcity.tv/music/mbosso-releases-new-amorous-single-tamba/|access-date=2021-04-17|website=SoundcityTV Africa {{!}} Powered by Music from South Africa, Bongo, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, UK, USA and across Soundcity Africa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mbosso Is The Real Comeback Story!|url=https://lit360.africa/mbosso-is-the-real-comeback-story/|access-date=2021-04-17|website=Lit360|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2020, Mbosso hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube and became one of the four Tanzanian musicians with over a million subscribers. He was awarded the YouTube Golden Plaque.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/2001384173/mbosso-hits-1-million-subscribers-on-youtube-awarded-golden-plaque?amp=1|title = Mbosso hits 1 million subscribers on YouTube, awarded golden plaque}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-26|title=WCB's Mbosso joins the millionaires club, receives the Golden Plaque (Photos)|url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/mbosso-joins-list-of-4-tanzanian-artistes-with-over-1-million-subscribers-photos/w8c1hvk|access-date=2021-04-17|website=Pulse Kenya|language=en}}</ref>
In 2021, Mbosso released his debut studio album, ''Definition of Love''.<ref name=":0" /> It was released on 9 March and featured artists such as Diamond Platnumz, Njenje Band, Mr Flavour, Rayvanny, Liya, Darassa, Spice Diana and Baba Levo.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=MUSIC: Mbosso - Definition Of Love (ALBUM)|url=https://www.ghgossip.com/music-mbosso-definition-of-love-album/|access-date=2021-04-17|website=GhGossip|language=en-AU}}</ref>
Mbosso released his first EP in November 2022, titled ''Khan'', which was described by Peter Choge from Music In Africa as a beautiful collection of romantic love songs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-16 |title=Tanzania's Mbosso releases Khan EP |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/tanzanias-mbosso-releases-khan-ep |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>
The EP is also one of the most streamed Tanzanian EPs on Boomplay, having acquired more than 50 million streams on the platform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-20 |title=Khan EP By Mbosso Makes A New Record On Boomplay {{!}} East Africa |url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/news/khan-ep-boomplay-streams/ |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2023, Mbosso became one of the few Tanzanian artists to clock 200 million streams on Boomplay.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-25 |title=Mbosso Collects 200 Million Streams On Boomplay {{!}} Notjustok East Africa |url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/news/mbosso-200-million-streams-boomplay/ |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Discography == '''Albums'''
* ''Definition of Love'' * ''Khan'' (EP)
'''Singles''' {| class="wikitable" |+ |- !Title !Year of release |- |"Watakubali" |2018 |- |"Nimekuzoea" |2018 |- |"Hodari" |2018 |- |"Nadekezwa" |2018 |- |"Tamu" |2018 |- |"Nipepee" |2018 |- |"Picha Yake" |2018 |- |"Tamba" |2019 |- |"Shilingi"<ref>{{Citation|title=Mbosso - Shilingi: lyrics and songs {{!}} Deezer|date=27 August 2019 |url=https://www.deezer.com/en/album/109023732|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-11-20}}</ref> |2019 |- |"Maajab"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nderitu|first=Catherine|date=2019-07-19|title=Mbosso's 'Maajab' doing better in the Kenyan coast|url=https://www.ghafla.com/ke/mbossos-maajab-doing-better-in-kenyan-coast/|access-date=2020-11-26|website=Ghafla! Kenya|language=en-US}}</ref> |2019 |- |"Sina nyota"<ref>{{Citation|title=Mbosso - Sina Nyota: listen with lyrics {{!}} Deezer|url=https://www.deezer.com/en/track/1067703952|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-11-26}}</ref> |2020 |- |"Haijakaa Sawa" |2020 |- |"Amepotea" |2023 |- |"Sitaki" |2023 |- |"Mama Samia" |2023 |- |"Limevuja" |2023 |- |"Sele" |2023 |- |}
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