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Meja Kunta announces Singeli-rap collaboration with Chidi Benz

What you need to know:

  • Singeli and rap fans have much to look forward to as the new song is set to be released in a week. Meja Kunta urged music lovers to stay tuned for what promises to be a ground-breaking track.

In an exciting development for Tanzanian music fans, Singeli artist Meja Kunta has announced his upcoming collaboration with legendary rapper Chidi Benz.

This collaboration promises to bring a fresh and dynamic fusion of Singeli and rap to the music scene.

In an exclusive interview, Meja Kunta expressed his long-standing admiration for Chidi Benz.

"Chidi is among the veteran artists that I admire, even before I started singing Singeli. I always wished I could work with him one day, and it has finally happened. He is a well-versed artist when it comes to music," Kunta noted.

The collaboration is expected to produce a song that will resonate deeply with Singeli music fans. Meja Kunta is confident that the track will be well-received.

"This song will be like Singeli rap, and I believe it will be well-received by fans because Chidi is a great artist. If someone gets a chance to hear how he raps in this song, it's amazing," he said.

Meja Kunta also highlighted the ease of working with Chidi Benz, attributing their successful collaboration to mutual respect and admiration.

"You know, Chidi likes me and my songs. I remember how he once reached out to me and asked me about my song, Hassani. He wanted to knowif I had done it myself because he didn't believe I had. He was impressed, and that's when we discussed the possibility of working together," he explained.

Beyond this collaboration, Meja emphasised his focus on talent and musicality in his projects.

"I always focus on a person's talent and the type of music I want to do at the time. Things like what they've done or their behaviour don't matter much; good music is my priority," he stated.

Singeli and rap fans have much to look forward to as the new song is set to be released in a week. Meja Kunta urged music lovers to stay tuned for what promises to be a ground-breaking track.

With this collaboration, Meja Kunta and Chidi Benz are set to create a memorable and impactful addition to Tanzanian music, blending their unique styles to captivate audiences.