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While most are attracted to fame like moths to the light, some celebrities have chosen to walk away from the glitz and glamour.
They say art reflects life, and for some celebrities, the lyrics they wrote on songs or lines they said on screen became personal stories.
Call it nostalgia, or a marketing strategy that taps into a monied audience, but event organizers are on a roll with old school music.
Signing a deal is the ultimate goal for any artiste; the access, the networks, new markets and a global sound. But does that mean a compromise on style?
From patriotic lyrics that uplift citizens to protest songs that critique the ills, rap music has been central to the country’s authentic heartbeat. Are rappers the true heroes we need to celebrate?
After unabashedly singing the CCM tune for years, the tide could be turning for Tanzanian celebrities with the country at a crossroads and the populace asking for more from them.
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