Msafiri Zawose Official

Msafiri Zawose is one of Tanzania’s most powerful voices in Afro-Fusion, known for blending traditional Gogo music with modern, global sounds. A master of the ilimba, zeze, and ngoma, he carries the musical legacy of his father, the legendary Hukwe Zawose (Real World Records), into a bold new era of East African music.

His acclaimed album Uhamiaji (Soundway Records) and feature on the FIFA 22 soundtrack introduced the world to his unique fusion of ancestral rhythms, Afrobeat, and electronic grooves. Msafiri’s music speaks to fans of world music, African dance, and Afro-futurist soundscapes.

He has performed at major festivals like WOMAD, Sauti za Busara, O.Z.O.R.A., and Abu Dhabi Festival, and continues to collaborate globally on projects like WEMA and Simanzi. His live shows are deeply spiritual and highly energetic.