- Swahili Nation
Swahili Nation was a
Sweden -basedSwahili language R&B and Hip hop music group. The group was started in the 1990s byKenyan brothers Andrew Muturi and Robert Muturi and theTanzania nCool James . In 1992, after Cool James went solo, the group was joined by theUganda nsKen Kayongo andCharlie "King" Todwong .Nigeria n bornDr. Alban signed them up with his Sweden basedDr Records in 1996. Singer Wayne "Tatz" Beckford fromLondon joined the group. They produced the singles "Malaika", "Nyama", and "Hakuna Matata", for which they received a nomination toChannel O Music Awards inSouth Africa .Through the popularity of "Hakuna Matata" in
East Africa , Swahili Nation had a big influence on the use ofSwahili language in R&B and Hip hop.References
* [http://www.eastandard.net/archives/cl/mags/pulse/articles.php?articleid=14608&date=4/3/2005 Where are they now?]
* [http://www.kampalalive.com/2005/22/swahilly.html Swahilly Nation]External links
* [http://www.ugee.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=548&Itemid=219 Swahili Nation - Pole - Music Video]
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