Tanzanian Bongo Flava and Afro-pop singer-songwriter Mbwana Yusuf Kilungi, better known as Mbosso, teamed up with Nigerian Afropop artist Reekado Banks for the vibrant new video titled “Shilingi.”
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In addition, the collaboration brings together Mbosso’s smooth, melodic Tanzanian sound and Reekado Banks’ well-known Nigerian flair — the video was shot across Nairobi (Kenya) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).
Moreover, Mbosso is carving out his place as one of Tanzania’s standout voices in Bongo Flava, while Reekado Banks remains a fixture in the Nigerian Afropop scene.
The song is all about enjoying life’s finer things and celebrating love and loyalty; it uses the metaphor of “shilingi” (money/wealth) to highlight value, effort, status and the devotion one offers when deeply in love. You’ll hear lyrics that emphasise standing by someone, showing up, and putting in the work.
QUOTABLE LYRICS
(Penzi sarafu ina pande mbili) Shilingi yang’ara ng’ara
(Mwenge wewe, bichwa mie) Shilingi yang’ara ng’ara
(Vidole juu tuwalingishie) Shilingi yang’ara ng’ara
Doli doli samwela, Shilingi yang’ara ng’ara
VIDEO: Mbosso Ft Reekado Banks – Shilingi
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